#2604 Speech Language Pathologist - Pre-K

Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Join the only SLP team in Maine serving primarily preschool children on-site at preschools, with little travel required and no case management. Professional development and ASHA dues reimbursed. Current positions available in public preschool and special purpose preschool settings in the Biddeford/Saco area, within 20 minutes from Portland. SMAC is a unique organization in that our profits are returned to the public school system. Put your time and experience to work for the benefit of your community!   Checkout why we are a different experience Brief Job Duties: The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: 1. Assessing children's communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment. 2. Collaborating with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines. 3. Developing and implementing treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements Certification/License: Valid Speech Pathologist license as issued by the Maine State Board of Examiners on Speech Pathology and Audiology. Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education  Education  Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. Experience:  Successful prior experience working with the appropriate grade levels is preferred, but not required. The Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative (SMAC) hires professionals to serve children in Maine's preschool, daycare, school, and clinic settings.  Benefits include: Health insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Professional Development 403 B Retirement Options  Follow the CDS academic year with major holidays & school vacations off PTO time offered  Flexible scheduling Mileage reimbursement   NOTE: Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative employees are not eligible for Maine State Retirement but are eligible to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan. For more information about Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, please visit Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative Live and Work in the Biddeford, Maine and surrounding communities  Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches  Views of the Saco River to its west  Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area Less than two hours north of Boston.  Home to a growing population of diverse residents  Picturesque downtown  Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown Thriving economy  Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking   Equal Opportunity The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity. The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression. Criminal Background Check All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting Please see other Job Openings at : Biddeford Schools   Dayton School Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative