School Speech Therapist

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health in the Bronx seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and therapy under IEP/IFSP plans. You will work with students, document progress, and communicate with families and teams.

Master’s degree required with NYS licensure and ASHA CCC. Prior experience is preferred, and supervision will be provided for CFYs as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology is required.
• Current NY State license in Speech and Language Pathology is required.
• ASHA CCC is required.
• NYSED Certification as a TSHH or TSSLD is required.
• One year of prior Speech Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language assessment and therapy under IEP/IFSP/IEP.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes for regulatory bodies.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and team members.
• Supervise CFYs and students as assigned.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and monitor progress.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Time management

Oral & written communication

Assistive Technology

AAC devices

PC literacy

Education

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

One year of experience preferred

Job description

Speech Therapists Needed
Full Time Position Working with Children
Weekly Pay!

Under general direction, is responsible for providing speech and language assessment and therapy of students pursuant to the Individualized Family Service Plan, Individual Education Plan or Interim Individual Education Plan. Participates in consultative process with parents and team members. This position is located in the Fordham section of the Bronx.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides speech and language assessment and evaluation to determine student's developmental level and needs
• Analyzes test results and prepares written summary to Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE and other regulatory, referring or oversight organization.
• Plans and conducts speech and language interventions in accordance with established goals.
• Implements testing procedures to evaluate and monitor student progress as required by appropriate regulatory agency.
• Provides written report of results to EVCPSE/CSE.
• Assesses oral motor development and ability to intake food orally.
• Develops a treatment plan appropriate to identified disabilities.
• Keeps abreast of latest alternative communication techniques.
• Implements appropriate utilization of AAC devices.
• Maintains daily and monthly attendance records and progress notes.
• Provides therapy progress reports to parents/guardians and appropriate team members.
• Meets and communicates with parents/guardians regularly in writing or verbally.
• Participates in team meetings and case conferences as required.
• Ensures individuals receive services appropriate to their needs and consistent with educational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in Initial Evaluation and Intake processes.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides supervision to students and CFY's as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, coworkers, consumers, their families, other programs, outside contacts, etc.
• Must maintain strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Knowledge of Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Picture Exchange Communication and manual language preferred.
• Ability to use personal computers, electronic devices, etc.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology.

One year of prior Speech Therapy experience preferred

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

• Current NY State license in Speech and Language Pathology
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency required
• NYSED Certification as a TSHH or TSSLD is required