Amina Grace Speech and Language Pathologist Job Description - 5-7 hours/week

Sep 13, 2026

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Speech & Language Pathologist Job Description for GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland’s Amina Grace Speech and Language Program, defining a contracted role that delivers weekly 60-minute therapy sessions for up to five participants across spring (15 weeks), summer (10 weeks), and fall (15 weeks). The role includes identifying speech and communication difficulties, assessing and treating speech, language, social communication and cognitive-communication disorders, documenting confidential progress metrics, and collaborating with national and local program teams. It also requires competency in teamwork, problem solving, written/oral communication, adaptability, innovation, planning/organizing, quality, and customer service, with a master’s degree and relevant state licensure and ASHA certification expectations.

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Responsibilities

Identify & Deliver

Metrics and Documentation

Resource and Training

Collaboration (National and Local)

Competencies

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Written and Oral Communication

Adaptability

Innovation

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Customer Service

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certificates

Computer Skills

Language and Reporting Skills

Speech & Language Pathologist Job Description Founded in 2003, GiGi's Playhouse Inc.’s mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. All programs are free and are therapeutic in nature. Each one of our programs is designed to work on specific skill development, including speech and language, literacy, socialization and fine and gross motor skills. GiGi’s Playhouse currently has 62 locations across North America and growing by several locations annually. Job Description: GiGi’s Playhouse programs are innovative therapeutic and educational programs for children and adults with Down syndrome, designed to develop confidence and the development of a broad variety of skills – educational, therapeutic and career development. The Speech & Language Pathologist is responsible for organizing and implementing a therapy program to meet the needs of participants enrolled in the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program through GiGi's PlayhouseCleveland. Additionally, the Speech Language Pathologist works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication and cognitive-communication disorders in children and adult participants. Reports To: Executive Director Responsibilities: This contracted position requires a commitment to provide weekly 60-minute therapy sessions for up to 5 participants per session (5-7 hours/week), across three program sessions: spring (15 weeks), summer (10 weeks), and fall (15 weeks) . The key responsibilities include: • Identify & Deliver: Identify speech and communication difficulty or disorder through a variety of standardized formal and informal assessment protocols. Devise and deliver a suitable treatment program, including monitoring and evaluating participant’s progress. • Metrics: Write confidential participant progress notes and reports, as well as information for participants, families/caregivers and other professionals. Clearly define and report metrics for participants. • Resource: Provide support, resources and training to participants and caregivers for a variety of topics, including implementing a treatment plan at home, behavior management, problem-solving and providing programming in accordance with the GiGi’s Playhouse program model. • Collaboration with National Office: Work with the National Speech & Language Committee and local Program and Volunteer Coordinator to review and revise the program as appropriate to improve the effectiveness of service delivery. Attend monthly meetings to share successes, challenges and program feedback. • Local Collaboration: Work with the local Program Coordinator and other speech and language professionals in the community – local colleges, universities, schools, and organizations. Competencies • Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others'views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. • Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. • Written and oral communication: Ability to express ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. • Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Innovation: Displays orig

FAQs

What is the weekly therapy commitment for this Speech & Language Pathologist role?

The position requires weekly 60-minute therapy sessions for up to five participants, totaling 5-7 hours per week across three program sessions (spring, summer, and fall).

What responsibilities does the Speech & Language Pathologist handle?

The role involves assessing and identifying speech and communication difficulties, developing and delivering treatment plans, monitoring progress, writing confidential progress notes and reports, and supporting participants and caregivers with training and resources.

What qualifications are required to perform this job?

The role requires a master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology, a valid state license in the field, and Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA.

Sep 13, 2026

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