Job Title: Speech Language PathologistJob Description

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-I) will provide speech and language services to a varied population of students in a full day non-public setting or public-private partnership setting. The SLP-I will implement and document the services as outlined in the IEP of each student, addressing the needs of students, their families, and any impact the student’s speech and language disability has on their ability to derive educational benefit. The role includes maintaining records to comply with specified standards and participating in intra- and interdisciplinary training and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Offer functional communication, speech and language, and feeding/oral motor assessment to determine the presence of a disability in these areas and determine the current level of functioning.

• Develop and implement intervention programs focused on resolving identified conditions or diminishing their functional and/or educational impact.

• Deliver intervention services in settings and formats appropriate to the needs and placement of the student (e.g., pull out, classroom setting, co-teaching).

• Maintain documentation of all contacts with parents/guardians, agency representatives, administration, ACT Office, and colleagues regarding student progress and concerns.

• Develop, modify, and implement IEPs in cooperation with the ACT office and the LSS as prescribed at the Annual Team Meeting (ATM).

• Participate in intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities relative to student services (e.g., team meetings) and professional training (e.g., staff development activities).

• Support the school mission and goals in a positive and professional manner with a student-centered school culture and climate as designed by the administration.

Essential Skills

• Pediatric experience

• Must have successfully completed a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology with related clinical requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Eligibility for Maryland State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology

• Experience working with children who have communication disorders

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional development opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free parking

• Child care subsidies

• Student Debt Relief Program

Work Environment

The position is based in a non-public school setting, working with children on the Autism spectrum of any age. The work location is 44219 Airport Road, Building 1, California, MD. School hours are from 7:30am to 3:30pm, five days a week, with part-time options available if needed. The role offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking, and child care subsidies.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00

Health Care/Insurance/Disability❖ Medical Coverage: CareFirst/Blue Cross, Blue Shield-PPO for both full and part time employees (16+ hours perweek)❖ High Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Account (with an employer match)❖ Flexible Spending Accounts: health and dependent care❖ Dependent Care Advantage - $1,200 child care subsidy for each child through age 6 and $600 for each child age 7-10 for whom you pay child care expenses. 50% subsidy for PT employees 16-29 hours per week❖ Vision Coverage – Standard and VSP❖ Prescription Plan: CVS/Caremark❖ Dental Coverage: Delta Dental❖ Paid Parental Leave❖ Company-Paid Life Insurance❖ Company-Paid Short Term Disabilityand Long Term DisabilitySavings & Retirement Plans❖ 401(k) Voluntary Tax-deferred Savings Plan (3% Employer base contribution + up to 3% match on first 6% of employee contribution)Tuition Reimbursement (employee and dependent programs)❖ $10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated benefit for part-time employees)❖ 50% tuition grant for dependents of eligible employees – must be budgeted at least 30 hours per week (prorated benefit for employees budgeted 30-39 hours per week) and have 5 years of service to be eligible.❖ Student Debt Relief-employees must be budgeted at least 30 hours per week and have completed their initial evaluation period. Will pay $100 per month directly to student loan - $10,500 lifetime maximum. ❖ Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramTime Off (applies differentlyto some Special Education employees)❖ Free Days❖ Holidays- 9 per year❖ Sick Leave accrual for both full-time and part-time employees❖ Vacation accrual for both full-time and part-time employeesMiscellaneous❖ Daycare Discounts and Emergency Backup Childcare❖ Cellular Phone Discounts❖ Discounted Gym Memberships❖ Employee Wellness Program❖ Computer Purchase Plan – Interest-free loan for 80% of the cost of a new computer system or software❖ Johns HopkinsFederal Credit Union membership❖ Employee Assistance Program – Free & Confidential❖ Free Flu Shots & Hepatitis B vaccinations❖ Liberty Mutual - Insurance Discounts on home and auto❖ Live Near Your Work Program- $5,000grant for closing costs ($2,500 – KKI and $2,500 Balto. City Housing)❖ Car Rental Discounts

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in California,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

About Actalent

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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• Hiring diverse talent

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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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