Director of Speech Language Pathology ('26-'27 School Year)

BENEFITS AND SALARY:

The salary for this position is $80,000 per year (10-month School Year and 1-month ESY Extended School Year).

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 
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for MSW program
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
2. Licensure: Current license through the Ohio Board of Speech and Hearing Professionals. Current appropriate Ohio Department of Education license for area of specialty. Current American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) certificate of clinical competence.
3. Skills/Competencies:
Pass Safety Care Core Curriculum by passing the written exam, attending the full duration of training, participating and passing the required role plays, and demonstrating the full competencies up to and including the Two-Person Stability Hold required.

• Core Expertise: Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
• Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
• Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
• Service Orientation: Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.

1. Experience: At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
2. Other: Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals.

AGENCY SUMMARY:

Monarch School for Autism at Bellefaire JCB is looking for a full-time Director of Speech Language Pathology to work at Monarch School, which serves students ages 3 through 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This person should be caring, creative and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children.

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Director of Speech Language Pathology provides clinical and administrative supervision to Speech Language Pathologists, educates or consults with families of clients, and contributes to programmatic updates dictated by current research and technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide administrative supervision to the program and staff including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary actions and termination of employees.
2. Provide regular clinical supervision to Speech Language Pathologists.
3. Provide direct speech and language services to students.  
4. Meet weekly with Speech Therapy Staff.
5. Determine diagnostic and therapeutic supply needs; Order diagnostic and therapy materials for the Speech Therapy Department library. 
6. Participate in ongoing training for all staff to successfully implement the principles of the Monarch Model and data collection system.
7. Supervise Clinical Fellowship Year Speech Pathologists.
8. Write annual performance evaluations and discuss results with staff.
9. Attend continuing education seminars and trainings.  Promote Monarch School and present information and conferences. 
10. Maintain positive relationships with area Universities to continue opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Intern experiences. 
11. Oversee the Assistive Technology Specialist and collaborate in expanding the AT and AAC libraries based on current research and new technology. 
12. Attend weekly teleconference with Boston team.
13. Assist in development of report templates and protocol for evaluating new and existing students.
14. Review and provide feedback regarding all clinical documents submitted to the student record (IEP, ETR, progress reports, assessment reports, etc.).
15. Ensure data is collected reliably and filed in a timely manner.
16. Participate in parent training seminars. 
17. As necessary, utilize Safety Care procedures, including at a minimum, make use of the necessary Two-Person Stability Hold.
18. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training.
2. All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
3. Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
4. Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
5. Other duties as assigned by management.

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.

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.