Speech and Language Pathologist; Special Education Program: LEAP

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Speech-Language Pathologist I

Location:Greater Baltimore AreaDepartment:Special EducationPay Grade:30Status:Full-Time | Exempt

Are you a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping children and adolescents thrive in their educational journey? Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking aSpeech-Language Pathologist Ito join our dynamic Special Education team and make a lasting impact in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

Exciting opportunity to work with a team of supportive SLPs. Work with elementary, high school, and transitional students (up to 21 years old) with complex communication needs and significant behavioral challenges. Many AAC/AT learning opportunities. Students earn certificates of completion as they work to develop functional life skills in this collaborative and specialized interdisciplinary setting. Opportunities for growth and leadership.

As an SLP-I, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students with communication challenges by:

• Conductingcomprehensive assessmentsin speech, language, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing.
• Developing and implementingindividualized intervention plansaligned with each student’s IEP.
• Delivering services in diverse settings includingpull-out, classroom, and co-teaching formats.
• Collaborating with families, educators, and other professionals to ensureeducational benefit.
• Maintaining detailed documentation in compliance withMSDE, ASHA, and departmental standards.
• Participating inteam meetings, staff development, and community outreach.

• Master’s degree inSpeech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)from ASHA.
• Maryland State Licensure(or eligibility).
• Experience working with children with communication disorders.

• Ability to lift/carry students and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Comfortable working in a school setting with potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Strongorganizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment toprofessional developmentandservice excellence.

• Deep understanding ofdevelopmental communication disorders.
• Ability to tailor services to diverse age groups and needs.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines.
• Knowledge ofIEP development and implementation.

Join a team that’s transforming lives through education, compassion, and innovation.Apply nowto be part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise makes a difference every day.