Sheppard Pratt

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Description

Sheppard Pratt School in Gaithersburg is a dynamic nonpublic special education day school committed to providing comprehensive year-round educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students aged 12 to 21. Our tailored programs cater to students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and other health impairments, ensuring each student receives the support they need to thrive. We may be small, but our dedication is anything but. From our big-hearted staff to our ambitious goals for our students, we approach everything with enthusiasm and intention.

What to expect.

You will provide comprehensive speech and language services to students identified as needing support.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Identifying, assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, voice, fluency, hearing, and language disorders in our student population
• Providing individual and group therapy tailored to the developmental needs of students and complete quality documentation
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Developing and presenting speech-language programs for staff development and training.
• Staying current with advances in speech pathology and special education techniques, especially in school-based settings.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education and years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• A master’s degree in speech pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Must have licensure by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Six months of related experience, which can include in an internship or practicum.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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