Description: Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County, Our client is currently seeking a Licensed Speech Therapist
This job will have the following responsibilities:
Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.
Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders.
Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services.
Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting training related to communication and literacy.
Assist in developing, organizing, training, and implementing curriculum components related to communication and literacy.
Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy for children.
Working with pre-school aged children (3 to 5 years old)
Length of Contract: Runs through the end of the school year in June, possible summer work with the school year returning in September.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00a - 3:30p with a half hour lunch unpaid 35 hour work week
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required
Master's Degree preferred. -Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
For Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.
If interested, please email your resume to Kristen Hawkins
khawkins@judge.com
Thank you,
Contact: khawkins@judge.com
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