Speech Therapist

About the role

Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding/swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines as needed and during: intake evaluations and screenings, annual review evaluations and updates.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements therapy programs based upon child’s individual needs in accord with school philosophy utilizing state of the art techniques
• Participates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team including but not limited to: formal meetings, informal meetings, consultations
• Maintains and submits clinical documentation as required and within required time frames, including but not limited to: evaluation and screening reports, daily log notes, monthly or bi-monthly notes, IEP documentation
• Participates in meetings as specified by the facility including but not limited to: department meetings, supervisory meetings, staff meetings, team meetings, module meetings
• Evaluates the effectiveness of programs in the classroom including but not limited to: language lessons, group communication programs
• Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills: open communication skills with others, the ability to self-evaluate, the ability to utilize supervision, flexibility in all facets of the working relationship, the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Pathology
• Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology
• NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH/TSSLD)