About the role
Pay: $34.00 to $44.00 per hour
Description
To provide direct and consultative speech and language therapy services to children and adolescent with autism, including evaluation and treatment of linguistic and cognitive communication disorders and development processes. To work as part of a larger educational treatment team as defined by individualized program plans.
Essential Core Responsibilities
Clinical Service Delivery
Conduct comprehensive speech-language screenings, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments in accordance with program, school, and regulatory guidelines
Develop, implement, and oversee individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals and assessment findings
Provide direct speech-language therapy services (up to 20 hours per week) using individual, group, and consultative service models
Monitor student progress, adjust interventions, and determine ongoing therapy needs
IEP & Team Collaboration
Develop, review, and document IEP goals, service recommendations, and progress reports
Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and attend meetings as requested
Consult with teachers, administrators, and related service providers regarding student progress and scheduling
Communicate effectively with families and share relevant updates with educational teams
Supervision & Leadership
Provide clinical supervision to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), including required onsite observations and performance evaluations
Maintain supervision documentation and ensure compliance with certification, licensure, and organizational standards
Documentation & Compliance
Complete all assessment reports, therapy notes, and progress documentation within established school, Department of Education, and agency timelines
Maintain service delivery schedules, track make-up services, and ensure accurate record keeping
Follow all organizational policies and professional standards for speech-language therapy services
Departmental & Administrative Duties
Participate in departmental planning, projects, research, supervision, and staff meetings
Assist with data collection and reporting as assigned
Maintain therapy spaces and identify needed materials and supplies
Continuing Education
Attends required in-service training
Attends necessary amount of continued education requirements for licensure
Requirements
Experience Requirements
Demonstrated specialized understanding of motor, cognitive, psychosocial and communicative aspects of autism spectrum disorders
Ability to utilize knowledge in student evaluation, treatment planning and participation and consultation as part of larger treatment team
Knowledge of applied behavior analysis as demonstrated through experience
Demonstrated ability to use supportive communication techniques based on student needs
Experience in pediatric speech and language services
Ability to independently carry caseload including scheduling, evaluation, treating, consulting and adhering to policies
Education Requirements
Master’s degree in speech and language pathology from ASHA accredited program required
Licensure as speech and language pathologist from Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology
ASHA certification for at least 9 months
Essential Physical Requirements
Lift 50 pounds (and keep back straight while doing so)
Bend at all joints fluently
Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes
Reach in all directions
Grasp using both hands
Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues
Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff
Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position