Job Title:                    Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

Position Status:          Exempt

Reports To:                 Speech Language Pathologist Department Chair

Sunshine Cottage is currently seeking an outstanding candidate for a full time Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position. This rare employment opportunity offers a very extensive range of experiences that will continually support an SLP’s professional growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

  • Provide support as a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist and respond to inquiries in both English and Spanish. May translate and interpret written and verbal communications for Spanish-speaking students and/or families.

  • Independently administer and score assessments, write thorough evaluation and progress reports, as well as plan, conduct, and document therapy sessions.  

  • Provide assessment and diagnosis of speech and language levels. 

  • Provide individual and/or group therapy. 

  • Serve as a resource to and collaborate with teachers and other school staff members. 

  • Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families. 

  • Participate in staffing meetings and Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings. 

  • Maintain thorough ongoing records for students. 

  • Be willing to travel for consultations, conferences, and presentations. 

  • Interest in gaining specialized training in working with children with hearing loss in an auditory oral setting.  

  • Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.  

  • Take pleasure in working with early childhood and school-aged children.  

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to the success of this role. The ideal candidate will be reliable and adhere to scheduled work hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Speech Language Pathology Intern or Fellow, as needed.      

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability that are required of a Bilingual SLP. 

Education and/or Experience: Candidate must either have a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences or Speech-Language Pathology.  

Special Knowledge/Skills: Candidate must have training or experience with Listening and Spoken Language practices.  

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:  Maintain state and ASHA licensure requirements, and work towards Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT or AV Ed.) certification. If not currently certified, certification must be obtained within 5 years of hire date. Cultural Linguistic Diversity & Bilingual Speech - Language Pathology Certificate preferred. 

Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required. Proven ability to translate documents and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish. Be able to communicate effectively with both staff and students alike. 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; hear and have good vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 0-30 lbs. 

If interested, please go to www.sunshinecottage.org and download our application and send the completed application to hr@sunshinecottage.org.