Speech Language Pathologist
About the Organization
North Country Education Services is a nonprofit organization based in Gorham, New Hampshire that provides a range of services, programs, and supports to public schools throughout northern New Hampshire. Most of NCES ' school-based employees are in the special education field.
NCES offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, flexible medical spending account, dental reimbursement plan and participation in the NH Retirement System (full-time employees only).
The North Country of New Hampshire affords the opportunity to explore the White Mountains through hiking, paddling, alpine and Nordic skiing, biking, snowmobiling, OHRVing, and other outdoor activities. The agency is located within a three-hour drive to Boston, Montreal, and Burlington, VT.
About the Job
The Speech Language Pathologist leads the process of speech language screening evaluation, educational program and planning, therapeutic intervention and exit planning for students (3 - 22 years old) identified with or suspected of having disabilities that interfere with their ability to perform daily life activities and/or participate in the education environment.
NCES currently has a part-time opening in the Lancaster area. A second opening may be available for the Canaan, VT area. If an individual is seeking full-time employment, there may be an full-time possibility as well. Full-time positions include participation in the NH Retirement System.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the New Hampshire Office of Licensed Allied Health Professionals
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
- Experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Conduct screenings consistent with federal and state Child Find requirements regarding children with disabilities
- Complete diagnostic evaluations, analyze results and write and present reports for students referred through the special education or Section 504 process(es)
- Participate in eligibility, initial, and annual IEP/504 meetings, RtI and other meetings as deemed appropriate by the Building Principal and/or Director of Special Services
- Assist in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 and RtI plans including recommending specific IEP goals, accommodations and modifications, and services for students who experience delays in their speech and/or language functioning
- Provide direct services on an individual, small-group, or classroom basis to students identified with educational disabilities
- Complete progress reports in a timely manner and according to district/school policy
- Provide consultation and guidance to general education teachers, special education teachers and paraeducators
- Maintain an inventory of materials, assessments, and therapy supplies
- Be knowledgeable of best practices in speech language therapy as part of the continuing professional development process required for maintaining appropriate state/national licensure
- Supervision of Speech Language Pathology Assistant(s) when required
- Participate in the Medicaid to Schools billing program as appropriate
Send letter of interest and resume to Lori Langlois, Executive Director, lori@ncedservices.org.