Speech and Language Pathologist and Clinical Fellows Candidate Pool

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The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Countywide Services, Instructional Facilitator, and/or Principal/Assistant Principal, the Speech Language Pathologist provides speech language therapy services in Howard County Public Schools that comply with state, federal, Board of Education policies and procedures in order to protect and promote the health and functional independence of students to facilitate their access to educational programming. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development, sensory integration techniques, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support students with diverse needs in achieving their academic and functional goals.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy .

Education:

Master's degree or higher in the area of Communication Sciences and Disorders or a similar accredited program .

Certification/Licensure:

Valid state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in Maryland

Hold or be eligible for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and must be actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid. Employees not holding NPI or Maryland Medicaid enrollment upon hire must apply for NPI within 10 days of employment and Maryland Medicaid immediately upon receipt of NPI. Employees must retain active NPI and Maryland Medicaid enrollment as a condition of employment.

Previous experience working with children and adolescents in educational or pediatric settings.

Strong knowledge of child development, diverse populations/diagnoses, and therapeutic techniques.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills across all stakeholders.

Dedication to providing high-quality, evidence-based services to support students' success and well-being.

Thorough knowledge of the IEP/IFSP process.

ASHA (American Speech Language- Hearing Association) Certificate of Clinical Competence

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate students' communication skills in relevant educational environments.

Interprets and reports results of assessments verbally and in writing to all stakeholders through the IEP team process.

Develop individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other members of the educational team.

Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address students' areas of need (e.g., articulation, fluency, language, pragmatics, etc.)

Provide direct intervention services to a caseload of students in individual or group settings within the school environment.

Monitor students' progress regularly and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure continuous improvement and attainment of goals.

Collaborate with teachers and other school personnel to integrate intervention strategies into the classroom and daily routines.

Offer consultations and training to teachers, parents, and staff members on strategies to support students' communication needs in educational settings.

Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, service logs, IEPs, IFSPs, and 504 plans in compliance with regulatory standards and school policies.

Complete all MA billing for medical assistance services.

Collect and analyze data on student performance, engagement, and behavior to improve student outcomes and direct intervention.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other relevant meetings to contribu

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