Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree (M.A., M.S. or M.S. Ed) in Speech Language Pathology.
• Requires New York State licensure (or in pursuit of licensure-Clinical Fellow).
• New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) is required for Clinical Fellows and preferred for licensed SLPs.
• Must be able to complete certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
• Must have or be in pursuit of New York State Speech Language Pathology licensure.
• Must complete requirements to maintain ongoing licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is desirable, but not necessary.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized communication and feeding therapy services as outlined on the IEP in one-on-one, co-treatment or small-group settings.
• Trials, recommends, and implements augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, ensuring students can communicate effectively throughout their day.
• Provides on-going consultation, training, and support for classroom staff to carry over therapeutic programs and communication systems.
• Works cooperatively with team members in the evaluation and development of prescriptive feeding programs designed to improve oral feeding skills.
• Makes thoughtful referrals to related professionals (medical, audiology, swallow studies, equipment specialists, etc.) in collaboration with families and team members.
• Attends various discipline related meetings and inservices (e.g. team meetings, department meetings, program meetings, staff trainings, professional development days.)
• Works closely with families and caregivers to ensure strong carryover at home.
• Works cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team responsible for coordinating and implementing goals and recommendations for each student.
• Participates in the design, modification and/or maintenance of assistive technology equipment or devices (e.g. switches, mounts, speech generating devices)
• Maintains written documentation in accordance with departmental and agency regulations.
• Understands the psychological, social and medical characteristics of the population served by the Agency.
• Provides clinical instruction for future therapists according to each college's requirements and the Speech Therapy department student guidelines.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and cultural diversity of others.
• Displays personal behavior and standards that align with our Agency values when working with students, parents, and Agency personnel.
• Aligns all actions and behaviors with the Agency’s DEI values statement and beliefs.
• Models and promotes awareness and understanding of various cultures, backgrounds, experiences, orientations, and religion.
• Fully engages in essential responsibilities of the position, necessary training, and required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows and implements all Agency policies, procedures and/or processes.
• Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including but not limited to appropriate vocabulary and the clear use of visuals.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and Agency personnel.
• Fully engages in educational, behavioral, and clinical services to ensure that all students are receiving an appropriate and complete educational program.
• Provides safe, attractive, organized, functional, healthy, and clean clinical environments for students.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of Speech Language Pathology practice including maintaining appropriate State Licensure and other credentials.

Benefits

• Pay based on PT or FT status