Lead Speech Pathologist

Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities in Bay Shore, NY seeks a Lead Speech Pathologist to provide clinical leadership, supervise staff, and guide goal implementation for speech, language, and alternative communication services. You will mentor clinicians, monitor fidelity, and support data-driven program improvements.

The position requires SLP credentials in NY, CCC-SLP, and supervisory experience; strong knowledge of AAC and evidence-based practices will be essential to drive quality

Qualifications

• Must hold Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (T.S.H.H.) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language disabilities (T.S.S.L.D.).
• Master's degree (M.A./M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed by New York State and certified as a CCC-SLP.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs).
• Support IEP goal implementation in classrooms and therapy sessions.
• Coach and mentor clinical staff; conduct case consultations and fidelity monitoring.
• Assess and select communication modalities and AAC tools.
• Analyze service delivery data to improve quality and effectiveness of services.
• Lead staff performance evaluations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Staff training

IEP goal implementation

AAC knowledge

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

M.A./M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

NYS License

CCC-SLP

TSHH / TSSLd Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AAC assessment tools

Speech-language assessment software

Job description

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Bay Shore, NY, US

Salary Range: $93,000.00 To $103,000.00 Annually

Lead Speech Pathologist:

Primary Purpose of Job

Assist Speech Department Supervisor in providing clinical leadership, oversight and expertise to ensure the delivery of high quality developmentally appropriate, evidence – based, speech, language, and communication therapy. Guide, advise, coach, and serve as an integral part of our employee clinical support system. Serve as an accountability partner, who will assist in setting clinical goals for department members, and encourage responsibility and commitment. Offer support and encouragement and serve as a role model. Clinical guidance, support & mentorship to include

• Case consultation
• Fidelity monitoring
• Support with IEP goal implementation in the classrooms/therapy sessions
• Teach/Coach/Supervise Clinical Staff (SLP)

Requirements

• Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (T.S.H.H.) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language disabilities (T.S.S.L.D.)
• M.A. /M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology.
• NYS License and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising staff.
• Must be physically able to handle all aspects of the supervision of the day-to-day activities of preschoolers which may include, but not limited to, running, bending, and lifting up to 25

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• In Depth knowledge: of AAC devices and communication applications, and speech-language assessment software
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision and mentoring of Speech-Language Pathologists, Clinical Fellows, and support staff
• Support AAC assessment and implementation
• Analyzing service delivery effectiveness through data
• Make sound clinical and administrative decisions
• Conduct Staff performance evaluations
• Knowledge of cultural and linguistic diversity in assessment and intervention

Essential Functions

• Provide oversight and support to Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) to ensure consistent standards of practice
• Work collaboratively with educational leadership, teachers, related service professionals and families to support functional communication across, classroom, therapy room and natural learning environments
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Support the evaluation of the effectiveness and quality of speech-language services delivered
• Promote shared responsibility for student communication development across settings
• Provide leadership in selecting and implementing communication modalities
• Build staff capacity to support student communication across environments
• Support department leadership in maintaining quality and service integrity
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Training and support to ensure accurate documentation and appropriate service delivery
• Contribute to ongoing program improvement and quality assurance efforts
• Conduct and review speech-language evaluations
• Interpreting assessment data and develop treatment recommendations
• Attend team and departmental meetings
• Other duties and functions as determined by Leadership Administration