Speech Pathologist (23439)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

58d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

As a Speech Pathologist, you will provide Speech Therapy services to the school and the amazing students that we have. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work onsite. About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Requirements

Requires at least one year experience working with students pre-K-12 with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of diagnostic, assessments and report writing.
Familiarity with therapeutic diagnostics, assessments and report writing.
Familiarity with therapeutic approaches dealing with language, articulation and oral-motor skills.
Masters Degree in Speech Pathology.
NYS Certification, license.

Nice To Haves

ASHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group speech and language therapy in person
Provide diagnostic speech and language evaluations and screenings.
Write, maintain and chart records of children approved for speech and language services.
Confer with classroom teachers in preparing daily speech and language activities for children in the Special Education Program.
Complete initial and ongoing evaluations.
Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives.
Provide direct play-based child oriented therapy.
Help supervise individual children and groups (progress monitoring)
Complete reports, therapy notes, progress monitoring, and logs according to applicable time requirements.
Supervise the Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) staff working under their direction, and complete supervision documentation.