School Based Speech Language Pathologist

AGENCY SUMMARY:
The Monarch Center for Autism offers a comprehensive array of residential, early childhood, educational, transition, pre-vocational, adult, and community programs for individuals ages 3 through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our degreed, certified and experienced staff deliver a range of therapeutic services intended to maximize each individual's unique strengths and abilities. Monarch's visual language immersion teaching Model, which combines visual supports, technology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), leverages the strong visual processing abilities of individuals with autism. The Monarch Center for Autism is a division of Bellefaire JCB, one of the nation's largest and most experienced child service agencies. Check out "Bellefaire JCB: Join Our Team" on Vimeo! POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to work at Monarch School for students ages 3 through 21 with autism. The Speech Language Pathologist will work within an interdisciplinary team that provides communication, academic, sensory, behavioral, and therapeutic support for children or adolescents with autism. Through our collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, we offer many opportunities for professional growth. Our small caseload sizes (approximately 10 students), interdisciplinary team approach (with more than 20 on-site Speech Language Pathologists), and access to the latest technology, provide a unique work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Provide direct speech therapy to students in one-on-one and small group settings
• Provide consultation and push-in therapy for generalization of skills.
• Administer diagnostic assessments (formal and informal evaluations including the analysis of language samples) to autistic children and provide a detailed report of the findings.
• Develop and run differentiated social pragmatic groups pertinent to the strengths and weaknesses of the group.
• Manage all communication aspects of social skills training.
• Write, implement and manage IEP goals and objectives.
• Participate in proactive and reactive Behavior Management techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Master's Degree.
• Valid Ohio Speech/Language Pathologist license required.
• Combination of education, training and/or experience in working with children with autism.

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

The Salary is $50,000 - $55,000 +$5,000 sign on bonus. This is a 10 month position.
At Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.