Speech Language Pathologist- Education Services
2 days ago
New York
Job Description Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities • Provides intensive speech and language, feeding and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services and therapy to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP)., • Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions; assists in development of feeding and meal-time plans, as needed., • Assesses and develops therapeutic plans that address the communication, AAC, oral motor and feeding needs of students based on their individual strengths and challenges., • Evaluates, documents and monitors treatment and progress in session notes, progress reports and evaluations in a timely manner., • Completes evaluations and assessments of students, establishing and updating therapeutic goals and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as needed., • Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly and with medical professionals as needed, specifically as they impact the student’s educational plan, therapeutic goals and/or feeding or intervention plans., • Collaborates with administrators, teachers and other related service providers within the school setting to ensure that a comprehensive educational plan is in place to meet each students’ individual needs., • May provide coverage as a substitute teacher for school-related activities and/or lessons, as needed., • May monitor and screen hearing status and make referrals, as needed., • May assist with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices and work with providers or parents to facilitate authorizations, as needed., • Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) • Valid license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and, • Current certification and registration as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD), issued by the New York State Education Department; and, • Strong interpersonal skills, • Strong writing and organizations skills, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by American Speech-Language-Hearing Associate (ASHA), • Experience and knowledge of any of the following:, • AAC/AT and communication applications, • Oral motor structures and function, • Swallowing and feeding issues, • working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays, • Speech motor disorders, • Training or certification in PROMPT, • $65,000 annually to $70,000 annually, • Tuition reimbursement, • Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision), • Paid Time Off and School Holidays, • 403(b) retirement with employer match, • Life insurance and long-term disability, • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!