Diocese of Allentown
Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown
Position Description
Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
FLSA: Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Reporting Functions: Reports to the Principal
Job Function: This is a full-time position providing and teaching speech and language services to students with identified needs by conducting assessments and recommending and providing appropriate remediation services to students. Provides consultation to teachers and staff to meet the speech and language needs of the students in all classroom settings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adapts educational materials and equipment for the purpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the individual student's needs.
- Serve as a resource and assist in facilitating meetings/communications between therapists, teachers, staff, parents, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding students' goals.
- Collects data on student achievements for the purpose of documenting activities, preparing reports, and/or updating IEPs.
- Maintains and prepares a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g., charts, logs, records, and/or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities and conveying information.
- Maintains augmentative communication devices and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of required tools.
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences and IEP meetings, in-service training for the purpose of receiving or conveying information related to job responsibilities.
- Perform diagnostic speech-language therapy assessments and administer the necessary treatment based on IEP goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems, including signing and/or communication boards.
- Addresses students' language, voice, fluency, articulation, and non-verbal communication needs within a variety of settings i.e., one-to-one, small group, and/or integrated in the classroom for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
- Write/develop progress reports for every semester based on goals and objectives written in the student's IEP.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information gained in the performance of daily responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- PA certification in Speech-Language Pathology
Other Requirements:
- Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Knowledge of and experience with the development of appropriate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Remain knowledgeable of current trends, and federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency.
- Keep certifications and licensure current.
- Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.
- Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, with a diversity of individuals.
- Background clearances required (Child Abuse, PA Criminal Check, Fingerprinting, Mandated Reporter Training, and Protecting God's Children Training).
Physical Demands: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time. May frequently move or lift children weighing up to 100 lbs. from wheelchairs to tables or desks. Frequent bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, and pushing or pulling to assist students is also required. May reach overhead as well as above shoulders and horizontally. Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities or run medical and instructional equipment is required as is hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations, hear in a noisy environment, and locate the source of a sound. Reading a variety of materials and monitoring student activities is required. Possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
Working Conditions: Work in a variety of settings including classrooms and community settings; the position is only available during the school year. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and required of staff so classified.
Interested applicants must submit their cover letter and resume via iSolved Hire or to the following:
Principal Beth Grys
Email: bgrys@mercyschool.org
EOE M/F/D/V
