What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech and Language Pathologist (Special Education Program: LEAP) Hiring Incentive Available position at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Careers?
Overview:
Exciting opportunity to work with a team of supportive SLPs. Work with elementary, high school, and transitional students (up to 21 years old) with complex communication needs and significant behavioral challenges. Many AAC/AT learning opportunities. Students earn certificates of completion as they work to develop functional life skills in this collaborative and specialized interdisciplinary setting. Opportunities for growth and leadership.
Now Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologist I
Location: Greater Baltimore Area
Department: Special Education
Pay Grade: 30
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Department: Special Education
Pay Grade: 30
Status: Full-Time | Exempt
Are you a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping children and adolescents thrive in their educational journey? Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist I to join our dynamic Special Education team and make a lasting impact in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.
Exciting opportunity to work with a team of supportive SLPs. Work with elementary, high school, and transitional students (up to 21 years old) with complex communication needs and significant behavioral challenges. Many AAC/AT learning opportunities. Students earn certificates of completion as they work to develop functional life skills in this collaborative and specialized interdisciplinary setting. Opportunities for growth and leadership.
What You’ll Do:
As an SLP-I, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students with communication challenges by:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments in speech, language, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing.
- Developing and implementing individualized intervention plans aligned with each student’s IEP.
- Delivering services in diverse settings including pull-out, classroom, and co-teaching formats.
- Collaborating with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure educational benefit.
- Maintaining detailed documentation in compliance with MSDE, ASHA, and departmental standards.
- Participating in team meetings, staff development, and community outreach.
What You Bring:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
- Maryland State Licensure (or eligibility).
- Experience working with children with communication disorders.
Physical & Professional Requirements:
- Ability to lift/carry students and adaptive equipment as needed.
- Comfortable working in a school setting with potential exposure to communicable diseases.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to professional development and service excellence.
Skills That Set You Apart:
- Deep understanding of developmental communication disorders.
- Ability to tailor services to diverse age groups and needs.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines.
- Knowledge of IEP development and implementation.
Join a team that’s transforming lives through education, compassion, and innovation.
Apply now to be part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise makes a difference every day.
Minimum pay range: USD $37.50/Hr. Maximum pay range: USD $51.07/Hr.Apply now to be part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise makes a difference every day.
Salary : $38 - $51