Join Our Team as a Clinical Fellow – Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) : $1500 Hiring Incentive

Location: Greater Baltimore Area
Department: Special Education
Pay Grade: 30
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Are you a passionate, driven, and compassionate aspiring SLP ready to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Clinical Fellow – SLP to join our Special Education team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities.

Exciting CF opportunity to work with a team of supportive SLPs.  Work with elementary, high school, and transitional students (up to 21 years old) with complex communication needs and significant behavioral challenges.  Many AAC/AT learning opportunities.  Students earn certificates of completion as they work to develop functional life skills in this collaborative and specialized interdisciplinary setting.

What You’ll Do:

As a Clinical Fellow, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to:

• Deliver speech/language, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing assessments and treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that empower patients and families.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary team conferences and professional development activities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in line with MSDE, ASHA, COMAR, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in community outreach and departmental initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Limited License from the Maryland Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
• CPR certification.
• Bonus: Additional training in pediatric feeding/swallowing or communication disorders.

 Skills That Shine:

• Strong knowledge of developmental communication and feeding disorders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse age groups and collaborate across disciplines.
• Organized, adaptable, and open to feedback.
• Commitment to Service Excellence and continuous learning.

 Why Kennedy Krieger?

• Be part of a renowned institute dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Gain hands-on experience in a supportive Clinical Fellowship program.
• Work with a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation.

Ready to make a difference and grow your career?
Apply today and help us shape brighter futures