Speech and Language Pathologists at The Foundation Schools provide speech and/or language therapy to students in the school as prescribed by the student’s Individualized Education Program. The Speech Pathologist assesses and provides speech and language remediation to students as referred. As a resource person, the Speech Pathologist works in collaboration with the classroom teacher, the Diagnostic Prescriptive Teacher and as a member of the full multidisciplinary team, to address students’ educational and clinical needs.
As needed, the Speech Pathologist communicates with parents/guardians and representatives of agencies with whom students are involved. They document the delivery of all services according to state and local guidelines. The Speech Pathologist participates in Foundation School meetings, committees and in the full community milieu.
Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid Maryland license required. Three years experience in providing diagnostic assessment and therapy to children and adolescents who manifest a variety of speech and language disorders and related symptoms preferred. This is an 11-Month position (end of August – end of July).
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