CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL · 5 months ago
Speech Language Pathologist
Chester, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expChester Community Charter School (CCCS) is a thriving educational institution that has grown significantly since its establishment in 1998. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a vital role in supporting students' communication and language development by collaborating with educators and families to assess and treat speech and language disorders, ultimately aiding in students' academic success and social integration.
Education
Responsibilities
Accepts referrals for students suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders
Ensures referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures
Conducts screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team
Identifies through screening/evaluation students with communication disorders
Generates evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team
Develops, reviews, and/or revises the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible students in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel
Utilizes evidence-based practices and innovative techniques to address communication challenges
Provides education and resources to students, caregivers, and families to facilitate progress outside therapy sessions
Consults with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and education
Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of screenings/assessments, treatment/therapy plans, progress reports, and therapy session summaries
Ensures compliance with all relevant state, federal, and organizational guidelines
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc
Participates in ongoing professional development and stay current on advancements in speech-language pathology
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required
Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required
Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Criminal Background Clearance
TB Test and Pre-employment Physical
Demonstrated Knowledge of various communication disorders and appropriate treatment
Demonstrated Knowledge of social aspects of communication, including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities
Demonstrated Knowledge of cognitive aspects of communication, including attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, and executive functioning
Demonstrated Knowledge of data analysis and the ability to develop evidence-based strategies
Demonstrated Knowledge of school programs, processes and policies
Demonstrated Ability to modify intervention plans, strategies, materials or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of students
Demonstrated Ability to manage a caseload of 50+ students and various other priorities under changing deadlines
Demonstrated Ability to make decisions and recommendations to family/caregivers and other professionals
Demonstrated Ability to be well-organized and detail-oriented
Demonstrated Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language
Demonstrated Ability to establish and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people
Demonstrated Ability to engage families and the larger community in the life of the school
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (preferred or required)
Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred
1–3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred
Company
CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is an education management company based out of 225 E 5TH ST, CHESTER, Pennsylvania, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Higgins, M.Ed.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-04-01
Company data provided by crunchbase