General ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for administering diagnostic and therapeutic services to clients requiring Speech and Language services. The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessments and remediation services to our clients who exhibit difficulties across diverse areas of communication disorders, including language, cognition, articulation, social skills, and feeding. The SLP provides services in an integrated model which increases each student's level of independence, functional communication and maximal achievement for post-21 placement opportunities.Company Profile:The Melmark School is an approved private school, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and specializing in serving students, ages five to 21, who require an intensive, individualized educational approach with a behavioral focus designed in an educationally appropriate learning environment due to a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, which may be secondary to complex behavioral profiles.Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-4pmStarting Salary: $68,640.00 (+) based on years of experienceBasic QualificationsEducation/Training: Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.Certifications/Licensure: American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), Pennsylvania State Teaching Certification (Act 48) and Pennsylvania SLP License.Skill(s): Strong background in communication disorders, basis knowledge in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, clinical application of severe communication deficits with individuals with acquired brain injury, neurological disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Some experience working with individuals with significant challenging behaviors. Some experience with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) with nonverbal individuals.Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in special education field/speech and language pathology. Strong Clinical Fellowship (CFY) Candidate will be considered.
