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Form of workPosition Type:
Special Education/Speech Therapist
Date Posted:
12/13/2023
Location:
TIU Special EducationThe Tuscarora Intermediate Unit invites applicants for Speech Therapist in Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Juniata Counties, Pennsylvania.
The Speech Therapist shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Special Education for supervision and evaluation. The Speech Therapist may work in either a school age program or an early intervention program as assigned by the Supervisor and Director of Special Education.
Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions
1. Administer standardized tests for accurate diagnosis of communication disorders.
2. Use all available diagnostic information to assist the multidisciplinary team in determining eligibility for services and to formulate short and long-term intervention goals and incorporate these in the prescribed procedural safeguards/IEP format.
3. Develop therapy and treatment plans to address speech and language disorders.
4. Establish treatment goals and appropriate milestones for students.
5. Research speech and language disorders and appropriate remediation techniques.
6. Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians and district staff/classroom teachers to implement goals and aid in carrying out speech and language objectives.
7. Maintain effective communication with all local service agencies (social, education, medical) to coordinate pertinent information relative to student programming.
8. Maintain adequate records on each student to guarantee program effectiveness and instructional continuity.
9. Participate in speech screenings for preschool age students run in conjunction with local area service agencies. And/ or screen new students entering a school age program in the beginning of the year or upon entry.
10. Participate in periodic meetings with the supervisor, periodic staff meetings and scheduled in- services that will identify needs and new methods and will insure provision of the most effective services.
11. Assist regular and special education professionals in the transition process from preschool to school age special education services.
12. Assist regular and special education professionals in the transition process from a school age program to a post-secondary outcome.
13. Complete Medical Access billing and all required components indicated by the Department of Human Services if certification and licensure is in place.
14. Attend trainings to stay current in evidence based practices in the discipline.
15. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education or Director of Special Education.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
1. Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations and Standards.
2. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
3. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force, occasionally, to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move equipment/supplies including students.
4. Ability to provide personal, reliable vehicle for own travel requirements.
5. Ability to orally communicate effectively in English with others in all levels of group and individual contacts.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language.
7. Ability to employ interpersonal skills so as to effectively collaborate with school administrators, staff, parents and agency personnel.
Qualification Standards
1. Education: Possess a Master's Degree or Master's Equivalency in Speech Pathology and Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II Certificate in Special Education - Speech/Language Impaired PK-12.
2. Experience: Prior experience in an educational setting preferred.
A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties required by their supervisor.
Special Education/Speech Therapist
Date Posted:
12/13/2023
Location:
TIU Special EducationThe Tuscarora Intermediate Unit invites applicants for Speech Therapist in Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Juniata Counties, Pennsylvania.
The Speech Therapist shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Special Education for supervision and evaluation. The Speech Therapist may work in either a school age program or an early intervention program as assigned by the Supervisor and Director of Special Education.
Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions
1. Administer standardized tests for accurate diagnosis of communication disorders.
2. Use all available diagnostic information to assist the multidisciplinary team in determining eligibility for services and to formulate short and long-term intervention goals and incorporate these in the prescribed procedural safeguards/IEP format.
3. Develop therapy and treatment plans to address speech and language disorders.
4. Establish treatment goals and appropriate milestones for students.
5. Research speech and language disorders and appropriate remediation techniques.
6. Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians and district staff/classroom teachers to implement goals and aid in carrying out speech and language objectives.
7. Maintain effective communication with all local service agencies (social, education, medical) to coordinate pertinent information relative to student programming.
8. Maintain adequate records on each student to guarantee program effectiveness and instructional continuity.
9. Participate in speech screenings for preschool age students run in conjunction with local area service agencies. And/ or screen new students entering a school age program in the beginning of the year or upon entry.
10. Participate in periodic meetings with the supervisor, periodic staff meetings and scheduled in- services that will identify needs and new methods and will insure provision of the most effective services.
11. Assist regular and special education professionals in the transition process from preschool to school age special education services.
12. Assist regular and special education professionals in the transition process from a school age program to a post-secondary outcome.
13. Complete Medical Access billing and all required components indicated by the Department of Human Services if certification and licensure is in place.
14. Attend trainings to stay current in evidence based practices in the discipline.
15. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education or Director of Special Education.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
1. Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations and Standards.
2. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
3. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force, occasionally, to lift, carry, push, or otherwise move equipment/supplies including students.
4. Ability to provide personal, reliable vehicle for own travel requirements.
5. Ability to orally communicate effectively in English with others in all levels of group and individual contacts.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language.
7. Ability to employ interpersonal skills so as to effectively collaborate with school administrators, staff, parents and agency personnel.
Qualification Standards
1. Education: Possess a Master's Degree or Master's Equivalency in Speech Pathology and Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II Certificate in Special Education - Speech/Language Impaired PK-12.
2. Experience: Prior experience in an educational setting preferred.
A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties required by their supervisor.
