What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Speech-Language Pathologist position at Family Enrichment Network, Inc.?
The Speech Language Pathologist organizes, evaluates and conducts speech/language, swallowing and hearing screening tests and treatments for the Special Education services Program for all age groups.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of language development, assessment, and interventions.
- Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
- Models developmentally appropriate practices.
- Completes and submits all monthly billing and Medicaid reimbursement forms in a timely manner to the Coordinator of Clinical Services
- Works with content area support staff and classroom team to develop and implement assigned children's IEPs.
- Adequately prepares individual and group therapy sessions based on children’s objectives and classroom learning opportunities.
- Provides Speech Therapy services to children with special needs as determined by the child’s (Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Ensures that all children with special needs receive fully inclusive programming in the classroom setting.
- Assist child achieve a maximum level of independence.
- Engages students by creating motivating treatment sessions
- Travels to community sites (including homes) for Speech Therapy services, including related service, early intervention treatments, and/or evaluations
- Observes, records, and reports individual child behavior maintaining accurate, prompt, and confidential documentation.
- Provides an environment of acceptance; enhances children's understanding of themselves as individuals.
- Communicates with children in a positive manner, providing a supportive social and emotional climate.
- Assists with the appropriate transitioning of children with special needs to their next learning environment.
- Assesses and recommends appropriate adaptations for the children to use in the classroom and home.
- Updates children’s objectives relating to the IEPs, as necessary with supervision.
- Administer and interpret evaluations for preschool and early intervention children
- Provide screenings to local community sites on an as needed basis
- Provides regular supervisory sessions to CFY candidates as needed, including verbal and written constructive feedback and assessing children’s goals and functional status
- Stresses follow through of therapy goals in the classroom setting and supporting classroom goals in therapy.
- Provides service coordination for approved children.
- Provides training to classroom staff and families on the proper use of recommended augmentative communication equipment.
- Works with parents and staff to plan appropriate at-home activities for children.
- Participates in scheduled parent conferences twice yearly and additional individual conferences as needed.
- Participates in workshops, in-service training, classroom team meetings, and regular staff meetings. Shares appropriate information.
- Participates as a committee member of the Head Start Early Childhood Development/Special Services Committee/Health Advisory and other Agency committees, and other community sponsored events as requested.
- Participates in Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Conferences upon request.
Other Duties:
- In accordance with Family Enrichment Network's "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry-out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,000 - $69,000