Main characteristics
- Location
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Company
- New Story, LLC
Job summary
New Story Schools in State College, PA is currently hiring a Speech-Language Therapist to provide services to children as part of our multi-disciplinary team. The Speech Therapist will promote development of communication skills through assessment, program planning and direct service.
*We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for this position*
This role works between 20 - 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Plan and conduct assessments, as well as record and interpret data.
Develop individualized treatment plan aiming to promote communication skills, including expressive language, the ability of verbal expression, receptive language, and augmentative communication.
Monitor and revise treatment plans as needed and communicate with all team members involved to ensure the effectiveness of services provided.
Plan, implement, and adapt speech-language therapy activities.
Work collaboratively with other members of the students treatment team and family to design and implement appropriate services.
Develop and implement IEP goals individualized to the student
Administer appropriate testing to gather data for the development and/or revision of the treatment plan.
Provide reports and make recommendations regarding future needs of students.
Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
Demonstrate knowledge of students privileges and responsibilities in the behavior program.
Maintain speech-language therapy supplies and order supplies as needed and requested by families/teachers.
Work Skills:
Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in childs educational/behavioral program.
Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.
Benefits:
Eligible New Story School Employees will receive:
Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
401K with company contribution
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
Tuition credit program for eligible dependents
Employee Discount Program
Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
New Story Schools is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.
New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website
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ExperienceRequired1 year(s): Minimum of one year experience providing speech therapy to children (Clinical Fellows/New Grads are eligible to apply)
EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Speech-Language Pathology
PreferredMasters or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
Licenses & CertificationsRequiredLicensed Spch Lang Path
PreferredSpeech TCH Certification
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