CLASS TITLE : Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Infants and Toddlers ( 12-month )

TITLE CODE : T08700

REPORTS TO : Team Leader, Infants and Toddlers

PURPOSE : To provide speech and language services to children from birth to 3 years of age and their families in the Infants and Toddlers Program (ITP). Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Provides speech therapy services to children and families in a variety of natural environment settings including but not exclusive to homes and childcare settings.

Demonstrates competency in the conducting both formal and informal assessment tools for children from birth through age 4 for program eligibility, ongoing progress monitoring, and exit testing for transition at age 3.

Plans and provides for appropriate communication and learning experiences for children and families based on needs and concerns identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Participates in the development of initial FSP and ongoing IFSP reviews developing fand monitoring functional IFSP outcomes for children and families in collaboration with families and the IFSP team

Serves as an ITP service coordinator conducting 6-month and annual reviews, helping the family access program resources and other community resources based on identified needs, and facilitating transition activities.

Communicates and interacts with children, parents, staff, and community representatives.

Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices in compliance with COMAR, IDEA, and Baltimore County ITP policies and procedures.

Collaborates with childcare teachers and other members of the child's early intervention team from the school system and from other public and private partners.

Complies with ITP requirements to document child and family progress and completes appropriate documentation for Medical Assistance billing for service coordination and statewide database.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Training and Experience :
Possession of a master's degree in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.

License and Certificate Requirements:
Possession of a Speech-Language Pathology License from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) required.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge of the principles and practices of speech-language pathology.
Knowledge of principles and practices of special education.
Knowledge of assistive technology.
Strong human relations skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong organization skills.
Skill in the use of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and email software packages.
Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally performed in school, community setting, and office environments. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, assistive technology, and occasional limited physical activities. Requires independent travel to school, community settings, and offices throughout the county.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.
Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health's Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/ . Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19 .

FLSA : Exempt

Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions :
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $106.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Sally Barbieri, HRO
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-4605
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: sbarbieri@bcps.org