Job Description

Our client is currently seeking contractors for various roles, including full-time and part-time positions in early intervention community services, full-time early intervention classroom support.

Position Overview

Contractors will provide speech and language services, including:

• Conducting evaluations
• Developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Providing direct therapy sessions
• Consulting with teachers, parents, and relevant staff

These services are carried out in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212.

Location & Schedule

The work location will be determined based on program needs, which may include early intervention classrooms or community-based settings. Candidates will discuss specific assignments during their interview process.

• Work hours align with school schedules but offer flexibility depending on candidate availability.
• There is a significant demand for services, ranging from 10 hours per week up to full-time positions.
• Contractors will need to visit schools or homes to support children aged 3-5.
• Compensation includes travel time between destinations, with an effort to minimize commute by keeping locations within close proximity.
• Delaware County is densely populated, so there is substantial availability for qualified candidates willing to take on different time commitments.

Responsibilities

• Accept and process referrals for children presenting communication disorders.
• Conduct screenings and evaluations independently or as part of a multidisciplinary or trans-disciplinary team.
• Identify children in need of intervention and create evaluation reports.
• Develop, review, and revise IEPs in coordination with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Provide individualized, group, classroom-based, and community-based intervention services.
• Offer consultation on communication disorders, literacy development, and classroom management strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of communication and literacy-related curriculum components.
• Participate in training initiatives and grant projects focused on communication and literacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Completion of CF Year required.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education certification required.
• Preferred credentials for the School-Based ACCESS Program.
• ASHA’s Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
• Post-graduate coursework emphasizing communication and literacy desired.
• Experience assessing and working with students with special needs or developmental delays.
• Experience developing educational programs required.
• For positions in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, prior experience with deaf culture and hearing-impaired students is preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.
• Candidates must be eligible for clearance as a provider under both Pennsylvania and federal regulations for participation in state and federal healthcare programs.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking flexible work arrangements while contributing to children's speech and language development. The school is open to candidates for varying time commitments, making it a great option for those looking for full-time or part-time work in Delaware County.

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