Speech And Language Pathologist I: School-Based (Leap- Bennett Building Greenspring Location) $2500 Sign-On Bonus

Join our team of skilled, supportive SLPs! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a strong interdisciplinary school team with excellent supervision and work/life balance.  This position allows for the joys of school-based work, including the development of strong relationships with students and colleagues. We are seeking a Maryland licensed, certified speech-language pathologist to provide direct and consultative services to students in our non-public school programs.  SLPs at LEAP work with and support students with autism ages 7-21 as they access their life skills educational program and work to earn certificates of completion. Services are delivered in a variety of formats including individual, push-in, and classroom-based sessions. Technology is incorporated throughout the day. The ideal SLP candidate is collaborative, organized, curious and hardworking.  We are seeking SLPs who approach their work in an evidence-based, student-centered manner. While prior clinical experience, experience with a variety of technology, and knowledge about developmental disabilities and the IEP process are preferred, candidates who are eager to learn will be considered.   Excellent benefits package including student debt relief program and tuition assistance.

EDUCATION

• Must be have or be eligible for Maryland State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
• Must have Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Must have successfully completed Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology, with related clinical requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have experience working with children who have communication disorders.

RELATED TRAINING

• PCM training (or related training) will be provided by department. For PCM standards, employee must achieve and maintain certification at the “Practitioner” level (or higher) according to the timeline established within departmental policy.

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities. Now offering a New Student Debt Relief Program!

EOE/M/F/D/V

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

The Classroom Assistant provides direct support in a classroom setting to students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral challenges. Work in collaboration to implement behavioral, instructional, socio-emotional, daily living skills, and/or medical protocols under the over-sight of behavior specialists, classroom teacher/administrators, and related service providers.

At the Lifeskills and Education for Students with Autism and Pervasive Behavioral Challenges (LEAP) Program, our mission is to ensure each of our students gains the independence and skills necessary to fully participate in school, community, workplace, and home life.

Our specialized autism program is a nonpublic special education day program approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.

We offer a range of educational and therapeutic services for students with complex academic, communication, social, and behavioral needs. Our program emphasizes the development of lifelong skills through an active approach to learning, including participation in community and work-based learning opportunities that allow them to apply skills outside of the classroom.

• Follow student fitness routines (to include pool and water-based activities) as outlined by the school program.
• Adhere to behavioral plans/protocols as written. Utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as indicated.
• Assist the Teacher and Assistant Teacher with instruction and assessment for students with developmental disabilities and/or emotional and behavioral challenges in accordance with student IEP and the Common Core State Curriculum.
• Promote and support peer interactions, generalization of student skills across settings, and work to foster student independence.
• Organize, prepare, and use school materials to support student learning and assist with the implementation of technology in instructional design and delivery.
• Work directly with assigned student to support skill acquisition (i.e., academic and social-emotional); assist with daily living skills and medical needs (i.e., toileting, hygiene, meals, lifting/carrying students with physical disabilities); and support behavior management in one-to-one (11), group, school, and community settings.
• Modify academic, socioemotional, and behavioral tasks and materials to meet student needs/abilities as outlined by the teacher and Behavior Resource team.
• Accurately collect and record all data in a timely and prescribed manner.
• Follow classroom routines as outlined by the teacher and enact proactive classroom management strategies.
• May be required to safely drive and operate Institute vans to transport students and staff members, as assigned.
• Effectively use behavior management strategies and implement approved physical intervention procedures (i.e., transportation/escort and immobilization/restraint) as trained.
• Actively engage in classroom and team meetings, supervision meetings, in-service trainings, and school-wide events as assigned.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required

Associate’s degree in education, special education, or related area preferred

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

RELATED TRAINING

PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the “Practitioner” level or higher for PCM) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

EOE/M/F/D/V