Speech Language Pathologist

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a school calendar work schedule.

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will access needs, plan strategies and deliver evidence based supports to students with communicative disabilities across a variety of educational settings to include general and special education classrooms, specialized schools and community settings. Students may have single sound errors or multiple disabilities, and in working with students, the therapist must be adept at implementing and documenting varied strategies and deploying a variety of service delivery models to enhance communicative competence. Services provided by the SLP include assessment and intervention in speech sound disorders, voice, language, pragmatics, fluency, literacy (phonology), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and dysphagia. Qualified applicants will possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions: Knowledge of a broad range of assessment strategies and analysis skillsDevelop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelinesCollect and analyze data for progress monitoringAbility to collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues on IU and district initiativesHigh level organization and time management skillsStrategic thinking in the delivery of services to students

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, 193 day position in itinerant locations throughout Bucks County. Hours are based on a 7.5 hour work day with specific hours dependent on the assignment in high school, middle or elementary school buildings or various community educational settings.

Travel: Travel is dependent on the assignment within Bucks County and is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.

Education and Experience:Master’s Degree in Speech-Language PathologyPennsylvania Department of Education Certificate in Speech-Language Impaired PK-12 is requiredCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is required*License to practice Speech Language Pathology issued by PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs is preferred.* Will consider strong Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate for Long Term Substitute (LTS) positions in the Related Services program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of current Pennsylvania and Federal Special Education Regulations.Clinical competence to support a wide range of communicative needsEffective oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of computer technology and Augmentative-Alternative CommunicationCompliance with health, safety and confidentiality regulation

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.