Contact Info:
Katie Griffin
9192 Waldemar Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-471-8560
kgriffin@sjid.org
Job Title: Early Intervention Therapist
Start Date: 8/1/24
Location: St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf
The Early Intervention Therapist provides individual listening and spoken language intervention to young children with hearing loss and their families. Additionally, this position provides support, counseling, and education to parents. These services are provided in the family home, in a limited remote capacity, or other appropriate setting. Families will be supported by the EI Therapist in their development of effective interactions to promote the development of spoken language skills in their young children with hearing loss. The EI Therapist will help children develop the ability to listen and talk through appropriate interactions with parents and others while engaged in play activities and daily routines. This position will assess early communication skills; responses of parents to a child’s attempt to communicate; child’s progress, needs and behaviors.
- The position is full-time, 218 contract days. Location: Hybrid – IN campus/Remote
- Starting salary is based on education and years of experience. Starting range is $57-$62K
- Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, or a related field required.
- Must hold Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Certification (AVT/AVEd) or be eligible for LSLS mentorship.
- Teacher certification by residing state or certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and hold a residential state License in Speech/Language Pathology or be eligible for same under the appropriate state law.
- Maintains credential requirements for First Steps.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and should have experience in providing therapy to children with cochlear implants.
- Scope of experience may include both professional experience and experience obtained during clinical practicum.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to Katie Griffin, HR Manager, at kgriffin@sjid.org.