Speech Language Pathologist- Education- Hourly

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive speech and language, feeding and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services and therapy to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions; assists in development of feeding and meal-time plans, as needed.
• Assesses and develops therapeutic plans that address the communication, AAC, oral motor and feeding needs of students based on their individual strengths and challenges.
• Evaluates, documents and monitors treatment and progress in session notes, progress reports and evaluations in a timely manner.
• Completes evaluations and assessments of students, establishing and updating therapeutic goals and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly and with medical professionals as needed, specifically as they impact the student’s educational plan, therapeutic goals and/or feeding or intervention plans.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers and other related service providers within the school setting to ensure that a comprehensive educational plan is in place to meet each students’ individual needs.
• May provide coverage as a substitute teacher for school-related activities and/or lessons, as needed.
• May monitor and screen hearing status and make referrals, as needed.
• May assist with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices and work with providers or parents to facilitate authorizations, as needed.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by American Speech-Language-Hearing Associate (ASHA)
• Experience and knowledge of any of the following:
  • AAC/AT and communication applications
  • Oral motor structures and function
  • Swallowing and feeding issues
  • Working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays
  • Speech motor disorders
  • Training or certification in PROMPT
  • Experience with intellectual and developmental delays, including writing therapeutic and/or IEP goals and performing SLP assessments with students with significant disabilities

Pay

$65/hr