POSITION OVERVIEW: Speech-Language Pathologist, Elementary Functional Life Skills Program (Full Time) - System Wide, 25-26 SY
Portland Public Schools is seeking an innovative ASHA-Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language services for students in our Functional Life Skills Program. The SLP will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team of teachers, ed-techs, social workers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess all areas of speech and language development, provide direct instruction to students, and consult collaboratively with team members
- Develop goals & Individualized Education Plans consistent with state/federal laws and regulations, provide case management for students with speech/language disabilities, and implement programs in the least restrictive environment appropriate for the student
- Work collaboratively with team members and provide direct and group therapy to support functional communication and feeding skills
- Provides services to a diverse student population ranging from Pre-K through 5th grade with a variety of diagnoses, including, but not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Global Developmental Delays, Down syndrome, nonverbal/verbal ASD, other health impairment, Epilepsy, ADHD, Deaf/Blind, dysphagia and genetic disorders
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Specific experience with alternative and augmentative communication systems and feeding/swallowing therapy required
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in the public school environment, and experience with functional life skills and/or complex communication profiles
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
- Either or both of the following:
- Maine State Certification 293 (Speech and Hearing Clinician, K-12) (more info)
- Maine State Speech Pathologist License (more info)
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
- School-year position
- Permanent
- Full Time, 1.0 FTE
- Not eligible for overtime
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