What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Ivymount?
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist
Become part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team striving to provide individualized, specialized, and current evidence-based speech and language services for neurodiverse students.
About the Position:
The Ivymount School seeks a collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct and consultative speech and language services to classroom and programs. As a leader in special education, Ivymount provides exceptional training and professional development opportunities.
Ivymount provides a unique opportunity to be a part of a close and collaborative Speech Therapy Department, in addition to working with skilled professionals across the fields of special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health, and behavior analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and/or small group speech therapy services as indicated by a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, parent meetings and IEP meetings
- A Assess and develop speech and language IEP goals, complete annual IEP reports, recommendations and quarterly progress reports
- Contribute to the development and implementation of programming and supports designed to address student communication needs identified by the educational team or as indicated by the program
- Develop treatment plans reflective of evidence-based practices
- Work collaboratively with team members in programs/classrooms, as assigned
- Maintain accurate documentation according to COMAR regulations and LEA requirements
- Write speech and language reports when necessary to determine present levels and recommendation for service
- Provide consultation to classroom teachers and parents
- Hold confidential all knowledge of students and their families
Requirements:
- Master's degree in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
- Maryland State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
- Experience delivering school-based speech-language therapy services
- Clinical experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders
- Experience using evidence-based practice to make decisions regarding treatment
- Working knowledge of research related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related disorders
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Cooperative participation within an interdisciplinary team
- Computer skills related to common office tasks such as email, conducting internet searches, and using MSOffice (e.g., MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and treatment, including a variety of modalities and speech-generating applications
- Understanding of behavioral principles and instructional strategies for autistic students and those with developmental disabilities
- Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
