<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative services to children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role develops individualized treatment plans, implements evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with families, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners to improve communication, social interaction, and quality of life for those served. The SLP also provides training and supervision for staff and assistants, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Screens, examines and evaluates students, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesize information and interpret evaluation findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determines the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identifies precautions/contraindications and design plan of care. </li><li>Completes thorough evaluations for all students for Triennial reviews </li><li>Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the student and support staff, implements the speech language pathology treatment plan. Review lesson plans and complete all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. </li><li>Services of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive communication; speech intelligibility; oral motor skills; swallowing disorders/dysphagia; perceptual abilities; orientation; memory; pragmatics; psychosocial expression; and/or functional communication. </li><li>Completes documentation of all services provided </li><li>Monitors progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary 2 </li><li>Coordinates monthly Speech-Language Department meetings </li><li>Attends PPT meetings for all students, providing a written report for each meeting, and presenting annual progress, and proposed goals and objectives for the upcoming IEP year. </li><li>Provides supervision of SLPAs, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards, as appropriate. </li><li>Coordinates the acquisition of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and instructs staff, parents, and students in their use. </li><li>Facilitates identification of hearing deficits and appropriately refers to assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation and/or personal amplification. </li><li>Conducts evaluations and assessments that contain all state and federally required elements to determine eligibility for services, interprets and reports findings, develops treatment plans and goals and objectives that are measurable and attainable to meet student needs. </li><li>Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed relational approaches and models and incorporates these models into service delivery. </li><li>Works effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team by communicating effectively and positively with colleagues, families, internal and external service providers, administrative staff, and actively preparing and participating in team meetings. </li><li>Coordinates caseloads and case management responsibilities for the department. </li><li>Provides training for new employees in the department </li><li>Provide supervision and mentorship to SLPA's </li><li>Supervise assigned staff, including but not limited to, time and attendance, performance evaluation, and discipline </li><li>Demonstrates clear, concise, professional writing and oral reporting skills. </li><li>Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply training techniques appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals served, staff, and others in the environment. Demonstrate competency in de-escalation strategies, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols. </li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:State of Connecticut Speech & Language Pathologist Certification Required (061)</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or a related field required. </li><li>Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). </li><li>Previous experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults with ASD and/or IDD strongly preferred. </li><li>Pediatric and/or educational setting experience desirable. </li><li>Valid driver's license with a clean record; ability to transport individuals safely 4 </li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (PMT, First Aid, CPR; training provided) </li></ul>