SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist develops and implements the school Speech Therapy Program and participates as a member of the Clinical Team to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts. The position is based at the North Salem campus in North Salem, New York, and is per diem with a billable hourly rate. The role includes evaluating students to determine developmental levels and diagnose articulation, voice, fluency, and language disorders, as well as communication problems related to hearing impairment. The Speech Language Pathologist determines treatment priorities, schedules, and therapy procedures; provides individual and small-group therapy according to students’ needs; and conducts re-evaluations and prepares written progress reports as required by regulations or team and school-district recommendations. The position also maintains student records, develops and supervises classroom therapeutic programs for classroom staff and parents to implement, consults with school personnel, and maintains and uses evaluation and therapy materials. The Speech Language Pathologist participates in school training programs and conducts in-service programs and demonstrations for students, staff, and parents. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Valid New York State Certificate as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of successful direct experience in a school setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the school Speech Therapy Program.
- Participate as a member of the Clinical Team to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts.
- Evaluate students to determine developmental levels and diagnose articulation, voice, fluency, and language disorders, as well as communication problems related to hearing impairment.
- Determine treatment priorities, scheduling, and procedures for providing therapy services.
- Conduct re-evaluations according to the Commissioner’s Regulations or as recommended by the team and/or the child’s school district, and provide written progress reports as required.
- Provide individual and/or small-group therapy according to each child’s needs.
- Maintain appropriate student records, including attendance, I.E.P. information, and initiation and discharge summaries.
- Develop and supervise classroom therapeutic programs for classroom staff and parents to implement.
- Consult with school personnel regarding recommendations.
- Maintain and use evaluative and therapeutic materials necessary to conduct the Speech Therapy Program.
- Participate in school training programs and conduct in-service programs and demonstrations for students, staff, and parents.
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Career Level
Mid Level
