Speech Language Pathologist
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Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.
Job Summary:
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a vital role in supporting students' communication and language development in a school setting. This professional collaborates with educators, families, and other specialists to identify, assess, and treat speech and language disorders to help students achieve academic success and social integration.
Essential Functions:
Assessment & Diagnosis:
- Accepts referrals for students suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders
- Ensures referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures
- Conducts screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Identifies through screening/evaluation students with communication disorders
- Generates evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team
Treatment Planning & Implementation:
- Develops, reviews, and/or revises the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible students in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel
- Utilizes evidence-based practices and innovative techniques to address communication challenges
- Client & Family Support:
- Provides education and resources to students, caregivers, and families to facilitate progress outside therapy sessions
- Consults with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and education
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of screenings/assessments, treatment/therapy plans, progress reports, and therapy session summaries
- Ensures compliance with all relevant state, federal, and organizational guidelines
Collaboration & Professional Development:
- Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.
- Participates in ongoing professional development and stay current on advancements in speech-language pathology
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (preferred or required)
- Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred
- 1–3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred
- Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required
- The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI Criminal Background Clearance
- TB Test and Pre-employment Physical
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
- Various communication disorders and appropriate treatment
- Social aspects of communication, including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities
- Cognitive aspects of communication, including attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, and executive functioning
- Data analysis and the ability to develop evidence-based strategies
- School programs, processes and policies
Demonstrated Ability to:
- Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of students
- Manage a caseload of 50+ students and various other priorities under changing deadlines
- Make decisions and recommendations to family/caregivers and other professionals
- Be well-organized and detail-oriented
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language
- Establish and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people
- Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school
Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
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