School Speech Therapist

BLOCK INSTITUTE•New York, NY

10d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Responsible to evaluate the speech and language status of the students with speech and language disabilities and prescribe and implement programs of therapeutic benefit to a caseload of students.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
NYS Licensure
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
NYS Certification as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Impaired or Speech- Language Disorder
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend all correspondence, and memos.
Able to write reports, progress notes, monthlies, schedules, attendance, tracking and monitoring sheets, etc.
Mandatory attendance at required in-service training, along with ability to absorb and demonstrate compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements is required for this position.
Attendance/Punctuality is consistent at work and on time.
Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Will attend all required meetings, both staff and student related.
Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Developmentally Disabled Pediatric population preferred

Responsibilities

Administer services by implementing programs directly, as per IEP mandates.
Actively participate as an interdisciplinary team member.
Keep the team informed of evaluations and therapy results.
Participate in the evaluation of students to determine the need for services.
Maintain a schedule of mandated therapy sessions.
Duties include preparing and updating IEP’s, implementing treatment plans, and consulting with other Team members, including family members and others identified as involved parties.
Maintain appropriate and complete documentation on sessions and goals.
Prepare and maintain progress notes and reports as required by the Agency.
Conduct formal evaluations of speech and language functioning and prepare comprehensive reports of findings.
Make appropriate recommendations for services based on evaluation findings.
Must be able to read, write, and comprehend all correspondence, and memos.
Able to write reports, progress notes, monthlies, schedules, attendance, tracking and monitoring sheets, etc.
Mandatory attendance at required in-service training, along with ability to absorb and demonstrate compliance with all regulations and Block Institute policy and procedure requirements is required for this position.
Attendance/Punctuality is consistent at work and on time.
Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
Will attend all required meetings, both staff and student related.
Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Offered
Educational staff are part of a union under the United Federation of Teachers (UFT)
Paid sick time
Life Insurance
School Calendar with 6 weeks summer program
Professional Development
Medical and Dental benefits available
Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance are also available
Onsite parking
403 (b) retirement account
Commuter Benefits Plan