Speech Language Pathologist

LocationBronx NY 10469Hours of operation: 8:15am-3:15pmScheduleFlexible schedule!Need full-time and part-time Pay RateW2:$59- $61 | 1099$67- $73PopulationAges 3-21ResponsibilitiesStructures intervention to meet goals and objectives on student's IEPOrganizes and keeps records related to student attendance, student progress, and Medicaid/IDEA mandated documentationWorks individual or in small groups with focus on integrating all therapy into classroom settings and with other related service providersPromotes high levels of success and independence or functional communication as appropriate to student levelPerforms evaluations (initial, annual, triennial) and makes recommendations for goals and mandates as appropriate, attending IEP meetings as warrantedPerforms annual hearing screenings on students and makes referrals to parents as appropriateWorks as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team to evaluate and recommend a student's need for therapeutic feeding interventionProvides support for classroom staff to feed children in a safe and therapeutic mannerModifies therapy materials as necessary to work with blind/visually impaired, multiply impaired, sensory impaired students and uses appropriate and individualized communication modalities as per each student's needWorks as part of the educational team to implement IEP goals, behavior intervention programs, curriculum development, parent relations, and teamwork.Participates in regular team and departmental meetings, supervisory meetings, school and instructional meetings and staff development days as requiredProvides parent consultation on an ongoing basis regarding evaluative findings, recommended mandates, carryover of therapeutic practices into the home, access to resources and other parent-focused activitiesProvides support to parents and staff and/or serves as a liaison for tech support with augmentative and alternative communication devices.QualificationsMaster's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited University New York State Certification titled Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Teacher of Speech and Language DisabilitiesNew York State License as a Speech/Language PathologistExperience working in a school/pediatric setting with students with special needs including students with blindness/visual impairment and multiple disabilities preferred

Created: 2025-01-15