Speech Language Pathologist
We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for Pre-K in Maine locations
The Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative (SMAC) focuses on early intervention for children showing signs of increased speech and developmental issues. SMAC is a unique organization that returns our profits to the public school system. So put your time and expertise to work for the benefit of your community!
Join the only SLP team in Maine serving primarily preschool children on-site at preschools, with little travel required and no case management. Professional development and ASHA dues reimbursed. Current positions are available in public preschool and special purpose preschool settings in the Biddeford/Saco area, within 20 minutes of Portland. SMAC is a unique organization in that our profits are returned to the public school system. Put your time and experience to work for the benefit of your community!
Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:
1. Assessing children's communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
2. Collaborating with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
3. Developing and implementing treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Certification/License:
- Valid Speech Pathologist license as issued by the Maine State Board of Examiners on Speech Pathology and Audiology.
- Criminal History Record Check (CHRC), which includes Fingerprints on file with the Maine Department of Education
Education
Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
Experience:
Successful prior experience working with the appropriate grade levels is preferred, but not required.
Benefits include:
- Health insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Professional Development
- 403 B Retirement Options
- Follow CDS academic year with major holidays & school vacations off
- PTO time offered
- Mileage reimbursement
NOTE: Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative employees are not eligible for Maine State Retirement, but are eligible to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan.
For more information about Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative, please visit Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative
Live and Work in Biddeford, Maine and surrounding communities
- Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
- Views of the Saco River to its west
- Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
- Less than two hours north of Boston.
- Home to a growing population of diverse residents
- Picturesque downtown
- Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
- Thriving economy
- Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking
Equal Opportunity
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.
Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting