Ädelbrook is looking to find qualified, compassionate candidates that can inspire hope while helping each student achieve their full potential. We would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Ädelbrook. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines committed to one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our students.
Why choose Adelbrook?
Ädelbrook Academy was awarded the 2023 NASET School of Excellence and is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Plus, we offer these great benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- High quality, affordable health insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Matching retirement savings plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Partnerships with local universities to offer affordable options to help you pursue furthering your education
What to expect in this role?
Provides safe, therapeutically appropriate speech and language therapy individual and group sessions based on the student’s IEP. Maintains effective communications with all team members (individual, family and clinicians) to include attending team meetings. Completes all required documentation in a timely and effective manner including but not limited to summaries for PPTs, Annual reports and progress notes. Will function as an active member of the educational team; following assigned school hours, attending all school in-services and trainings as indicated by the supervising SLP and the director of the school.
A few focus points that makes Ädelbrook stand apart:
- Small classrooms with low student staff ratio
- Interdisciplinary, team-focused, individualized treatment
- Planning time to help you prepare for effective learning
- Continuous employee professional development
- Supportive administrators and certified staff
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- Access to various, high quality curriculum models
What we are looking for?
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and collaborate
- Good communication and demonstrated good judgement
- Ability to establish effective rapport with students, staff and family
Essential Job Requirements:
Associates degree in speech pathology. Completion of speech-language pathology assistant certificate. Two years’ experience preferred. Strong behavior management skills and experience is preferred. Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual & Behavioral Disorders must be demonstrated. Candidates must have a positive attitude, good communication skills, demonstrated good judgment and ability to establish effective rapport with students, families, and all colleagues. The ability to work with students and colleagues from diverse ethnic, economic, educational, and religious backgrounds is requisite as is commitment to exceeding standards of professional & ethical practices and responsibilities. As a condition of employment, must successfully attain and maintain the following per agency standards (including but not limited to): Training and yearly recertification in PMT [Physical/Psychological Management Training], Trauma Informed Care, CPR and First Aid. A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record are requisite.
Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.