Pediatric School-Based SLP | Reading, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Job Description
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, active SLP license and 1+ year of Speech-Language Pathology experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An elementary school in Reading, PA is seeking a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide coverage during an FMLA leave from March 9th through June 5th. This contract role offers an opportunity to support young learners in a well-equipped environment while collaborating with a dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of approximately 57 students, including consult-only cases and those in self-contained K-2 Autistic Support classrooms
- Provide individualized and small group speech and language therapy services
- Utilize your expertise in pediatric and school-based speech-language pathology to address diverse communication needs
- Collaborate with educators and support staff to implement effective interventions
- Maintain detailed documentation and progress monitoring
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
- Experience or interest in school-based pediatric speech-language services
- Open to candidates holding Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) status
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work the schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, with some flexibility around student arrival and dismissal times (typically 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.)
- Comfortable working in a dedicated office space, suitable for individual and small group sessions
Benefits of the Role:
- Dedicated private office space to facilitate therapy sessions
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an elementary school setting
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Schedule aligns with typical school hours, allowing for work-life balance
If you have passion for pediatric speech therapy and are ready to contribute to the communication development of elementary students, consider this valuable opportunity. Apply today to explore this engaging contract position!