SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM *3,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

The Role

Speech Language Pathologists in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to provide speech/language therapy to the people Brightway Living & Learning supports in a classroom setting. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis.

What You Bring To Brightway Living & Learning

• Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
• TSHH/TSSLD certification
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
• Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc)
• Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you
• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families
• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education
• Other duties as assigned

What You Must Be Able To Do

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.
• Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats)
• Run after a student up to 500 feet
• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.
• Detect and respond to fire alarms

Qualifications and Responsibilities

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Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning
• Paid time off for school breaks!