The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 is looking to fill 2 positions for a Speech and Language Therapist in the Early Intervention Department. 

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Clinical Speech and Audiology.
• A valid certificate to teach in the area of speech and language in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Any alternatives to the above qualifications as the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Responsibilities:

• To assess, develop and implement instructional programs for all early intervention preschool aged students identified to receive speech and language. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and develop individualized educational programs for early intervention students with speech and language disorders.
• Establish speech and language screen programs for the identification of early intervention children with suspected speech and language needs.
• Conduct in-depth individual assessments of speech and language needs necessary for the development and evaluation of individualized educational program plans.
• Assist in the referral of pupils with speech and language needs to recognized agencies necessary to obtain diagnostic information for comprehensive educational planning.
• Counsel and assist parents/guardians of identified children with speech and language needs in preparing individualized educational programs and the available safeguards.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel and administration in all educational matters pertaining to speech and language impaired early intervention students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, other school staff and parents to implement therapy by suggestions for the student’s daily activities.
• Participate in transition to preschool and transition to kindergarten meetings as assigned.
• Provide either direct or indirect instruction programs for students with suspected or confirmed speech and language problems.
• Provide information, coaching, support and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate data collection and documentation so as to fully evaluate and substantiate program and pupil progress.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws, standards, regulations and policies pertaining to the early intervention students.
• Complete all required paperwork via HCSIS, STAR, ACCESS billing, and progress monitoring reporting within required timelines.
• Prepare daily and weekly schedules of instructional activities that support the needs of the children.
• Participate in planning sessions necessary for effective programming and material selection for speech and language early intervention students.
• Comply with policies set forth by the Intermediate Unit pertaining to program operation.
• Participate in parent conferences required to prepare IEP’s, attend the Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings as necessary and attend due process hearing as directed by the administration.
• Be responsible for preparing requisitions and inventories required for selecting and maintaining instructional equipment and materials.
• Maintain a continuing self-educational program designed to become acquainted with current research, practices and procedures so as to maintain the best instructional program for speech and language impaired early intervention students.

Please see below for the ACT 168 form to submit with your application.

ACT 168 form and instructions

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