Full-Time Speech Language Pathologist

FlexStaff Career Site • New York, NY

91d • $47 - $48

About The Position

Flexstaff is hiring a full-time speech language pathologist to join their client's team. This position is for a special education school located in Brooklyn, NY. The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a pay rate of $47.00 to $48.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, consumers, their families, and other programs
• Must maintain strictest confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Knowledge of Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Picture Exchange Communication and manual sign language preferred
• Ability to use personal computers and electronic devices
• Ability to provide therapeutic intervention in school program or home of student served
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective actions
• Must be available Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior Speech Therapy experience preferred.
• For Bilingual Therapist: NYSED TSSH Certification with Bilingual Extension.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech and language assessment and evaluation to determine student’s developmental level and needs.
• Analyzes test results and prepares written summary to Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE and other regulatory, referring or oversight organization.
• Plans and conducts speech and language interventions in accordance with established goals.
• Implements testing procedures to evaluate and monitor student progress as required by appropriate regulatory agency.
• Provides written report of results to EI/CPSE/CSE.
• Assesses oral motor development and ability to intake food orally.
• Develops a treatment plan appropriate to identified disabilities.
• Keeps abreast of latest alternative communication techniques.
• Implements appropriate utilization of AAC devices.
• Provides in-service training regarding utilization of AAC devices and techniques.
• Maintains daily and monthly attendance records and progress notes.
• Provides therapy progress reports to parents/guardians and appropriate team members.
• Meets and communicates with parents/guardians regularly in writing or verbally.
• Participates in team meetings and case conferences as required.
• Ensures individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in Initial Evaluation and Intake processes.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides supervision to students and CFY’s as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees