SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, the Speech-Language Pathologist independently provides school-based S/L evaluations, consultation, and therapy for students attending the Bradley Schools. Speech-Language Pathologists also may provide supervision of undergraduate trainees, graduate interns, and clinical fellows, as assigned.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepare treatment/lesson plans in accordance with evaluations, IEPs, and school educational and treatment plans and implement these plans effectively. Maintain an environment that will promote student learning of new skills. Maintain knowledge of each student’s treatment goals and behavioral plan and utilize strategies consistent with these goals and plans.Prepare and carry out presentations for internal and external meetings that may involve the treatment team, parents, and public school personnel.Assist in the discharge process for all students. Function as effective members of the multidisciplinary team. Adhere to all school policies, procedures, and practices. BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Requires a Master’s Degree (M.S. or M.A.) in Speech and Language Pathology, with Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP). Must be licensed or license eligible (Provisional Rhode Island and/or Connecticut State License for Clinical Fellows involved in supervised clinical fellowship year) by the Department of Health and certified by the Department of Education within the state.Requires demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to school-aged youth, with consideration of developmental processes, as well as cultural, familial, and individual factors that may influence educational functioning and progress.EXPERIENCE:At minimum: Level of experience necessary for certification and state licensure. Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral and/or developmental challenges is preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work is within a school classroom and/or office environment. Employees in this position work in a special education setting under stressful conditions associated with care of students with severe emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges (which may include aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors). Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught in the Safety Care training to minimize the need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation, as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety. Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of students, which can include, but is not limited to, awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling individuals, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically, such employees must be able to: lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation; and physically escort students who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.INDEPENDENT ACTION:Performs independently within LSS policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor when clarification of policies and procedures may be required.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:May provide supervision of undergraduate trainees, graduate interns, and clinical fellows, as assignedPERKS & BENEFITS•Lifespan School Solutions offers amazing coverage for medical, dental and vision•Lifespan School Solutions offers generous Paid Time Off policy•Lifespan School Solutions offers Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000 & Continuing Education Assistance•Lifespan School Solutions offers a 401k with a 6% match & Roth 401k optionsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONLocation: Primarily in Uncasville, CT, with some travel to Wakefield, RIShift: 7:30-3:30 - Some flexibility with the work scheduleHours: This position is full time but could be a part-time position*This position could also be a Part-Time positionLifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.