Speech Language Pathologist- Education Services

YAI • New York, NY

91d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides intensive speech and language, feeding, and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services and therapy to an assigned caseload, consistent with students’ documented therapy goals. The role involves developing and implementing safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions, assisting in the development of feeding and meal-time plans, and assessing and developing therapeutic plans that address the communication, AAC, oral motor, and feeding needs of students based on their individual strengths and challenges. The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate, document, and monitor treatment and progress in session notes, progress reports, and evaluations in a timely manner. This includes completing evaluations and assessments of students, and establishing and updating therapeutic goals and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Collaboration with parents, medical professionals, administrators, teachers, and other related service providers is essential to ensure a comprehensive educational plan. The role may also involve providing coverage as a substitute teacher, monitoring and screening hearing status, and assisting with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices.

Requirements

• Valid license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED)
• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and organizations skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience with intellectual and developmental delays, including writing therapeutic and/or IEP goals and performing SLP assessments with students with significant disabilities

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.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level