Speech Pathologist (25545)

Retention bonus: $5,000 (paid in 2 parts: ½ at 90 days and ½ at 1 year).

About the role

As a Speech Pathologist, you will provide Speech Therapy services to the school and its students. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and work onsite.

Schedule

Monday – Friday between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (no weekends).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group speech and language therapy in person.
• Conduct 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.
• 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 your direction and complete supervision documentation.

Requirements

• At least one year of 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.
• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology.
• NYS Certification and license.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Loan repayment assistance.
• Free training/CEU opportunities.

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our clients' lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.