Speech Therapist - Specialist School Setting
Core
Deliver comprehensive speech pathology services to children aged 5-18 with physical disabilities and complex health needs in a specialist educational environment.
Role type
Specialist Speech Pathologist (IC)
Builds
Individual Learning Plans, class-based therapeutic programs, AAC devices/systems, and mealtime assistance profiles.
Domain
Special Education / Speech-Language Pathology
Required skills
Speech pathology assessment, AAC device programming, transdisciplinary collaboration, staff in-service training, Individual Learning Plan development, complex communication needs management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
AAC devices/systems
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive speech therapy assessments (swallowing, articulation, language), develop and implement class-based programs with therapeutic interventions, resource staff on speech pathology theory, liaise with community agencies, maintain professional development
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC