At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.  

Program and Role Summary

Wayfinder’s Special Education School offers children and youth, ages 5 to 22, who are visually impaired or have moderate-to-severe disabilities a safe, positive environment for learning and growth. In the least restrictive environment in our state-certified, non-public school, teachers develop students’ communication, mobility and functional skills to increase their independence.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Provide direct intervention in the child's natural environment; home, at a center-based site or school. Coordinate scheduling to meet the needs of the family, ensuring weekly visits are met as authorized by the Regional Center or school district.
• Provide appropriate intervention to children birth through 21 years of age that exhibit severe motor delays with atypical or scattered skills or atypical tone, several global delays, moderate to severe feeding delays or disorders, and/or severe sensory challenges
• Participate in the development and implementation of each child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in collaboration with the family and education team, providing progress reports as required by each Regional Center or Local Education Agency.
• Review history of medical related diagnosis that supports the provision of direct services.
• Collaborate with other providers, such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, developmental specialists, and educators to ensure comprehensive care.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based therapy plans to address specific communication needs, including articulation, phonological processes, receptive and expressive language, voice, fluency, and pragmatic (social) language skills.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.