Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Preschool

About the role

Location: Preschool in Valley Stream, NY. Status: Fee for Service. Hours: During and/or after school with flexible scheduling. Family of Kidz has been serving children with special needs since 1998, focusing on establishing an understanding of each child’s needs and teaching skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload
• Administer and write up speech and language evaluations
• Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management
• Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs
• Create and maintain schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel
• Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and report on progress quarterly
• Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE meetings and/or annual reviews
• Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings
• Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties
• Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team
• Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct

Requirements

• NYS Speech Language Pathologist Licensure
• ASHA Certification (CCC‑SLP)
• NYSED TSSLD/TSHH Certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families

Qualifications

• Passionate to work with children and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
• Self‑starter and independent problem solver
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
• Team player
• Life‑long learner committed to personal development
• Bilingual is a plus

Benefits

• Full‑time benefits (for employees working 25+ hours/week):
  • Generous Paid Time Off (25‑28 days)
  • 12 Holidays including Winter break (12/25‑1/1)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance