Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct individual and group treatment to students with speech and language deficits, based on IEP goals and objectives. The role conducts screenings and evaluations as directed by the Speech and Language Coordinator and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support interventions and treatment. The SLP maintains daily progress notes, quarterly reports, and all required student paperwork, including records of sessions delivered, IEP Direct notes, and CSE paperwork. The role also helps children understand and use basic language concepts related to classroom learning and encourages literacy development. The SLP manages a caseload, develops treatment strategies and interventions consistent with IEP goals, and works with ANDRUS staff and families to create classroom and individual interventions tailored to student needs. The position participates in treatment-team meetings, staff meetings, in-service activities, and trainings, and contributes to a campus-wide approach emphasizing self-regulation. The employee is expected to support the organization's strategic plan and adhere to its core values and commitments.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
- New York State license in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Certification of Clinical Competence.
- Certification of Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities.
- Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.
- Ability to access and use the ADP app on a smartphone or other device to access agency programs.
- Ability to reach, sit, stand, walk, bend, run, and climb stairs, and lift weights up to 30 pounds.
- Physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child.
- Successfully hired candidates must participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, which includes a written and verbal test and evaluation of proper physical restraint.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage a caseload.
- Screen students for potential speech and language difficulties.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to create appropriate IEPs for students.
- Provide interventions consistent with IEP goals.
- Develop strategies for treatment.
- Work with ANDRUS staff and families to develop classroom and individual interventions targeted to students’ needs.
- Participate actively as a treatment team member in staff meetings, team meetings, in-service activities, and trainings.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
- Maintain clear communication among teachers, teacher’s assistants, milieu therapists, related-services providers, residential staff, and families.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and departments on continued development and implementation of a campus-wide approach emphasizing self-regulation.
- Support the organization's overall strategic plan and adhere to its core values and commitments.
- Provide direct individual and group treatment based on IEP goals and objectives.
- Conduct screenings and evaluations as directed by the Speech and Language Coordinator.
- Complete paperwork associated with students served, including session reporting, IEP Direct notes, and CSE paperwork.
- Help children understand and use basic language concepts related to classroom learning and encourage literacy development.
Benefits
- Generous PTO, including approximately eight weeks of vacation on the Orchard School Calendar, floating holidays, holidays, personal time, and sick time.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision benefits.
- 401(k) employer contributions.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Aflac benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Professional development.
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Job Type
Full-time
