GAMUT Behavioral Services is seeking dynamic speech & language therapists to provide speech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation with teachers, parents, or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212.
Given our diverse student population, applicants considered to be fluent or bilingual are highly sought. Applicants with at least three (3) Spanish courses at the college/university level or who have a command of conversational Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Hiring for Full-Time and Part-Time positions in Kennett Square, PA
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master's Degree preferred.
- Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
- Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred.
- ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
- Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
- Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
- For Speech and Language Therapists assigned to a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired is preferred.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.
- The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.
Job functions
- Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.
- Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
- Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or as part of a trans-disciplinary team.
- Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders.
- Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
- Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
- Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Medical/dental/prescription insurance, Parental leave.
- Paid Time Off (Accrued).
- 401(k) matching (after 1 year).
- Discounted tuition rates and scholarship opportunities through Capella University.
- Continuing education and Professional development.
- Assistance with certification/renewal requirements.
- Relocation assistance.
SCHEDULE
- Full-time or Part-time.
- Monday through Friday.
- Day Shift (Between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm).
APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
GAMUT Behavioral Services provided the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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