Early Intervention Speech and Language Therapist

Berks County Intermediate Unit

$64K — $98K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology; Master's preferred.
  • Valid Pennsylvania certification as per Department of Education.
  • Preferred ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency.
  • Experience with special needs students and educational program implementation required.
  • Post-graduate coursework in communication and reading/literacy desired.
  • Experience with deaf culture preferred for assigned Deaf Program therapists.
  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Accept referrals for children with suspected communication disorders.
  • Conduct screenings/evaluations as part of multidisciplinary teams.
  • Generate evaluation reports individually or collaboratively.
  • Develop and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in coordination with relevant parties.
  • Provide various levels of intervention for eligible children.
  • Consult with stakeholders about communication disorders and literacy development.
  • Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance included.
  • Long-term disability coverage available.
  • Life insurance provided.
  • Eligibility for PA Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).
  • Employee Assistance Program offering three free counseling sessions.
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Certified Early Intervention/Speech Therapist

Date Posted:
7/22/2026

Location:
Pine Forge

Summary of position:
Provide speech and language services including evaluations, development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), direct therapy, and consultation to teachers, parents, or appropriate staff under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), PA Chapter 14, and Act 212. Clinical fellowship year (CFY) mentorship available.

Job Responsibilities (see attached description for additional details):
  • Accept referrals for children suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders.
  • Ensure referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures.
  • Conduct screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and/or a part of a trans-disciplinary team.
  • Identify through screening/evaluation children with communication disorders.
  • Generate evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team.
  • Develop, review, and/or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible children in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel.
  • Provide an appropriate level of intervention (individual, group, classroom-based, community-based, etc.) for those children identified as eligible for services.
  • Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and literacy.
  • Assist in developing, organizing, and conducting training related to communication and literacy.
  • Assist in developing, organizing, training, and implementing curriculum components related to communication and literacy.
  • Participate in grant projects related to communication and literacy for children.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Pennsylvania certification as required by the Department of Education.
  • Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred.
  • ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.
  • Post-graduate coursework with a focus on communication and reading/literacy desired.
  • Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required.
  • For Speech and Language Therapist assigned to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, experience with deaf culture and students who are profoundly hearing impaired preferred.
  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.
  • The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.


Schedule:
Full-time, 10 months/year, stretch calendar

Salary:
  • Masters = $64,370 to $93,955
  • Mast+15 credits = $65,063 to $94,655
  • Mast+30 credits = $65,755 to $95,355
  • Mast+45 credits = $67,141 to $96,755
  • Mast+60 credits = $68,377 to $98,005


Benefits Included:
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Long term disability
Life insurance
Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions

Attachment(s):
  • ECSS Speech and Language Therapist_03092018.doc

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