A Day in the Life:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Begin your day by conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations for bilingual students, using culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment tools.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Deliver targeted therapy sessions in both English and the students’ native languages, addressing specific communication disorders and enhancing overall language proficiency.

• Collaboration with Educators: Work closely with classroom teachers and other educational professionals to integrate speech therapy goals into the students’ broader educational plans.

• Family Engagement: Communicate regularly with families to provide updates on their children’s progress and to offer strategies to support language development at home.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, therapy sessions, and progress reports, ensuring compliance with school policies and professional standards.

Responsibilities:

• Bilingual Assessment: Utilize your bilingual skills to perform accurate and effective assessments that recognize the linguistic differences and similarities in speech and language development.

• Individualized Therapy Plans: Develop and implement personalized therapy plans that respect the cultural and linguistic diversity of students.

• Language Skill Enhancement: Help students improve their communication skills in both their native language and English, facilitating better integration and success in school.

• Professional Collaboration: Engage in ongoing collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote comprehensive educational support for bilingual students.

• Cultural Competence: Advocate for and implement practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive to the needs of the student population.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a closely related field.

• Certification: ASHA Certification and state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in English and at least one other language, with a strong understanding of the linguistic features of both.

• Experience: Experience working with bilingual populations, with a demonstrated ability to manage diverse caseloads effectively.

• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt interventions to suit individual student needs.

This role is ideal for compassionate, linguistically skilled professionals who are passionate about enhancing communication across language barriers. As a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist at PSI, you will have a profound impact on the lives of students, helping them to achieve their full potential in both their native language and English. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and contribute to a supportive educational environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team at PSI!