Speech - Language Pathologist

Clarke School For The Deaf•New York, NY

13d

About The Position

The Speech - Language Pathologist will be responsible for working with both Early Intervention (birth-3) and preschool children in group and individual therapeutic activities, conducting evaluations, coordinating goals and objectives with other professionals, working with families and working with the Director of Clarke-New York. This position reports to the director of Clarke’s NY Campus. This is a 12-month position with general hours of 8:00am-4:00 pm. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
Appropriate certifications in Speech and Language Pathology from ASHA and NYSED
Educational experience/training working with children in a therapeutic center based setting and expertise in auditory/oral/verbal methodology in working with children with hearing loss.
Strong commitment to a listening spoken language approach and methodology for the development of spoken language skills for children with hearing loss
Effective planning and organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Flexibility
Ability to establish rapport with and work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and outside agencies
Experience giving formal and informal assessments, interpreting results, developing recommendations

Nice To Haves

Listening and Spoken Language AVT or AVEd certificated, in process, or interest, preferred
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provision of diagnostic Speech, Language and Auditory Therapy to children with hearing loss birth to age 3 through the Early Intervention Program and 3-5 year olds in the Preschool program
Complete all required notes/record keeping (EI, Easytrac, Clarke internal documentation, etc.)
Conduct formal and informal evaluations for children with or without hearing loss
Develop therapy plans for both Individual and group sessions for EI and preschool
Facilitate individual, group and parent/child therapy sessions
Assist teachers with developing and maintaining an auditory environment and setting appropriate language goals within the classroom
Troubleshoot cochlear implant processors, hearing aids, bahas and accessories
Keep current with trends and research in the field of hearing loss
Communicate regularly with parents
Actively engage in professional growth
Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the employee handbook
Communicate and collaborate with CI teams, private therapists and other professionals/referral sources
Participate in meetings with educational team to discuss children’s progress
Participate in staff meetings, weekly
Participate in parent meetings as needed
Participate in CASSLS conferences
Participate in parent workshops or Clarke community events
Participate in parent conferences, team meetings, staff development and special school wide events
Complete appropriate paperwork and reports related to the provision of Early Intervention and preschool services and evaluations
Develop IEP and IFSP documents
Communicate with parents through various modes such as communication notebooks and school blog
Prepare progress reports and IEP proposals
Daily assessment of progress based on service provided
Document progress as needed for LSL-DR
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Promote Clarke’s Mission and Goals
Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, neat and family friendly environment
Attend community outreach events
Participate/plan parent workshops