Speech Language Pathologist - Education Services

YAI • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist provides intensive speech and language, feeding, and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services to an assigned student caseload. Services are aligned with students’ documented therapy goals, including goals in instructional and therapeutic focus areas and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role assesses students’ communication, AAC, oral motor, and feeding needs; develops and implements therapeutic plans and interventions; and monitors and documents student progress. The position also collaborates with families, medical professionals, school administrators, teachers, and related service providers to support each student’s educational and therapeutic needs.

Requirements

• Valid New York State Department of Education (NYSED) license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current NYSED certification and registration as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Experience or knowledge of AAC/AT and communication applications.
• Experience or knowledge of oral motor structures and function.
• Experience or knowledge of swallowing and feeding issues.
• Experience working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays.
• Experience or knowledge of speech motor disorders.
• Training or certification in PROMPT.
• Experience with intellectual and developmental delays, including writing therapeutic or IEP goals and conducting SLP assessments with students with significant disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language, feeding, and/or AAC services and therapy to assigned students in alignment with documented therapy goals and IEPs.
• Develop and implement safe, appropriate therapeutic interventions and assist with feeding and mealtime plans as needed.
• Assess students and develop therapeutic plans addressing their communication, AAC, oral motor, and feeding needs, based on individual strengths and challenges.
• Evaluate, document, and monitor treatment and progress through timely session notes, progress reports, and evaluations.
• Complete student evaluations and assessments and establish or update therapeutic goals and IEPs as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with parents and consult medical professionals as needed regarding students’ educational plans, therapeutic goals, feeding plans, or intervention plans.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other related service providers to create comprehensive educational plans that meet students’ individual needs.
• Provide substitute-teacher coverage for school-related activities or lessons as needed.
• Monitor and screen hearing status and make referrals as needed.
• Assist with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices and work with providers or parents to facilitate authorizations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed