Preschool Special Education Speech Therapist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York seeks a Speech & Language Pathologist to develop, implement, and evaluate therapy plans for students with speech/language needs in the Bronx, NY.

The position focuses on direct therapy, collaboration with teachers and families, and diligent documentation to support individualized education programs. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Qualifications

• Must have current credentials in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Master’s degree required with a NYS license or eligibility.
• Experience with school-age students and IEP processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ speech-language needs and determine therapy requirements.
• Provide evidence-based therapy services in line with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and related services staff.
• Document progress and maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Conduct parent trainings and provide ongoing communication.
• Participate in staff development activities and meetings.
• Meet with supervisor regularly to review student progress.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

NYS Licensure or Certification

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position: Speech & Language Pathologist

The Speech & Language Pathologist develops, implements, and evaluates treatment plans for students with speech/language needs.

Bronx Early Learning Center

To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications

• New York State Certificate as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped, or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities
• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and/or NYS Professional License as a Speech Language Pathologist.

Speech & Language Pathologist Principal Responsibilities

• Assess speech-language skills as necessary to determine child’s need for therapy.
• Provide quality speech therapy services to students as mandated on the IEP.
• Consult and interface with colleagues at team meetings.
• Provide parent training and ongoing communication with parents.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation.
• Provide in-service training and participate in staff development activities.
• Meet with supervisor on ongoing basis.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.