Speech-Pathologist
Recruitment #22-009009-0027
Department | MD School for Deaf - Frederick - Educational Svc. |
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Filing Deadline | Open/Continuous |
Salary | $30.65 - $62.79/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Emily Hicks |
Work Location |
Frederick
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Introduction
To provide speech, language and
aural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have
multiple disabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual
approach by facilitating and enhancing student communication skills.
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland School Deaf, Frederick
Campus
101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD
21705
Main Purpose of Job
To provide speech, language and
aural rehabilitation services to MSD students, including those who may have multiple
disabilities. Speech-Language services help support a bilingual approach by
facilitating and enhancing student communication skills.
POSITION DUTIES
· Administer language, speech and auditory skill
diagnostic evaluations;
· Conduct speech, language, speech reading and
auditory skills development;
· Evaluate treatment and revise as necessary;
· Prepare and maintain necessary records and
report on student services and progress;
· Participate in team and community meetings;
· Serve as an IEP team member, determine present
levels of performance and establish goals specifically addressed to student
needs;
· Use developmentally appropriate activities, a
variety of therapy materials and oral-motor strategies as needed;
· Adapt therapy strategies to facilitate student
progress, including service delivery methods (services both inside and outside
of the classroom);
· Consult with other professional and
nonprofessional personnel, including conferences with parents and classroom
staff, concerning student performance;
· Assist with training of classroom staff
regarding amplification equipment, feeding/swallowing precautions and/or
augmentative communication use;
· Conduct and participate in seminars,
in-service and professional training programs;
· Maintain confidentiality pertaining to
students care;
· Assume other responsibilities as designated by
the Department Head.
· Candidate should have:
· Knowledge of the theory, principles and
practices of speech-language pathology;
· Evaluations and treatment should be conducted
with the unique deaf and hard of hearing population in mind.
Considerations of hearing levels, language abilities and cultural diversity are
essential to meeting the needs of this population.
· Proficiency with or the ability to use a
variety of computer programs and applications (i.e. Google, MS Word,
Boardmaker, Maryland Online IEP program, etc.)
· Skill in basic level of sign language a must
with willingness to improve ASL skills to achieve fluency
· Additional desirable knowledge: Phonological
Awareness, ABA experience, AAC experience, Feeding/Swallowing experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Set by the Maryland State Board of
Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists under the licensing requirements.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
·
Candidate possesses and maintains certification through the
American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
·
Takes initiative to remain current in clinical practice through
lectures, literature and other educational opportunities.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position
must possess or be qualified to receive, a current license from the Maryland
State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists, 4201 Patterson
Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
Employees in this class must
renew their license in accordance with Title 19, Speech-Language Pathology,
Health Occupations Article, and Annotated Code of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to a
criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland Code,
Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to provide
three letters of recommendation with their application.