SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM 3,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Speech Language Pathologists in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to provide speech/language therapy to the people Brightway Living & Learning supports in a classroom setting. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
TSHH/TSSLD certification
Experience working with children with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc)
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Other duties as assigned