The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for addressing the social and communication needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Responsibilities include:

• Administer speech and language screenings/ assessments/evaluations.

• Develop and implement speech and language treatment goals and objectives.

• Determine Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs, strategies, and

            systems for each student.

• Integrate AAC strategies and systems into the student's daily activities.

• Integrate evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorder into therapy sessions.

• Collect data on speech and language goals and objectives.

• Use data to guide therapy planning.

• Generate clinical SOAP notes and maintain therapeutic records.

• Create necessary materials to support a variety of communicative needs.

• Integrate staff training on the use of communication strategies and devices.

• Collaborate with the team to address individual students' communication needs and generalize effective communication skills to all classes.

• Write quarterly reports for parents and districts.

• Maintain personal development, hold certification with the ASHA professional organization, and obtain state licensure.

• Mentor/supervise Speech pathology students and individuals needing supervision during certification probationary periods.

• Work in collaboration with the social skills teacher.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders.

• Professional speech and language certification by the State of Missouri.

• ASHA certificate of clinical competence.

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in providing speech and language treatment

            infusing behavioral principles and techniques with individuals on the autism spectrum

            and with related disabilities.

• Must have no physical limitations. The candidate must be able to lift. He/She must be able to participate in the CPI model of physical restraint.

Job Type: Full-time

Please email your resume and desired position to: dvescolani@giantstepsstl.org