Speech Language Pathologist at Chester Community Charter School

<div class="content-intro"><p>Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a vital role in supporting students' communication and language development in a school setting. This professional collaborates with educators, families, and other specialists to identify, assess, and treat speech and language disorders to help students achieve academic success and social integration.</p> <p><strong>Essential Functions:<br></strong></p> <p><strong>Assessment &amp; Diagnosis:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accepts referrals for students suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders</li> <li>Ensures referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures</li> <li>Conducts screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team</li> <li>Identifies through screening/evaluation students with communication disorders</li> <li>Generates evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team</li> </ul> <p><strong>Treatment Planning &amp; Implementation:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develops, reviews, and/or revises the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible students in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel</li> <li>Utilizes evidence-based practices and innovative techniques to address communication challenges</li> <li><strong>Client &amp; Family Support:</strong></li> <li>Provides education and resources to students, caregivers, and families to facilitate progress outside therapy sessions</li> <li>Consults with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and education</li> </ul> <p><strong>Documentation &amp; Compliance:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of screenings/assessments, treatment/therapy plans, progress reports, and therapy session summaries</li> <li>Ensures compliance with all relevant state, federal, and organizational guidelines</li> </ul> <p><strong>Collaboration &amp; Professional Development:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.</li> <li>Participates in ongoing professional development and stay current on advancements in speech-language pathology</li> </ul> <p>Performs other related duties as assigned</p> <p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred</li> <li>Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist</li> <li>Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (preferred or required)</li> <li>Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred</li> <li>1–3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred</li> <li>Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required</li> <li>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</li> <li>Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance</li> <li>Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance</li> <li>FBI Criminal Background Clearance</li> <li>TB Test and Pre-employment Physical</li> </ul> <p><strong>Demonstrated Knowledge of:<br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Various communication disorders and appropriate treatment</li> <li>Social aspects of communication, including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities</li> <li>Cognitive aspects of communication, including attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, and executive functioning</li> <li>Data analysis and the ability to develop evidence-based strategies</li> <li>School programs, processes and policies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Demonstrated Ability to:</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of students</li> <li>Manage a caseload of 50+ students and various other priorities under changing deadlines</li> <li>Make decisions and recommendations <strong>to family/caregivers and other professionals</strong></li> <li>Be well-organized and detail-oriented</li> <li>Work independently and collaboratively</li> <li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language</li> <li>Establish and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people</li> <li>Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school</li> </ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong>&nbsp; CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.&nbsp; This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>