Speech Language Path Early Interv - PD - Varied Shift

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

ECMC is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for Early Intervention and Preschool programs for children from birth to five years old. The role involves assessing communication and feeding skills, planning evidence-based therapy, and delivering services in the child’s least restrictive environment.

Applicants should hold a NYS license in Speech-Language Pathology, maintain ongoing communications with families and school staff, and participate in program meetings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a license and current registration to practice Speech-Language Pathology in New York State.
• Ability to assess and plan therapy for birth to five years old children enrolled in EI and Preschool programs.
• Capability to communicate with families, educators and treatment team members.

Responsibilities

• Conducts speech-language assessments to determine presence and extent of disorders; prepares assessment reports.
• Plans and provides therapy in the child’s least restrictive environment per IFSP/IEP.
• Develops age-appropriate educational goals and maintains records and reports.
• Maintains regular communication with families and treatment team members.
• Supervises Clinical Fellowship Year candidates and participates in team conferences.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Child development

Communication skills

Education

Speech-Language Pathology license NYS

Job description

Speech Language Path Early Interv - PD - Varied Shift

Job Category: Rehabilitation

Requisition Number: SPEEC005839

• Posted : October 29, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves planning and implementing speech-language therapy services to children, birth to five (5) years of age, enrolled in the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. This is a professional position involving the assessment of children suspected of having delays in communication and/or feeding skills and providing speech-language therapy services to children who have been identified as eligible for such services. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-ranking administrative employee. Supervision may be exercised over lower-level staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Conducts speech-language assessments to determine the presence and extent of communication disorders and/or impairments; prepares assessment reports;
• Plans and provides speech-language therapy services in the child’s least restrictive environment as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Plan (IEP);
• Plans, develops and implements age-appropriate educational outcomes and goals for the students;
• Maintains regular communication with families/caregivers, general education teachers and other treatment team members;
• Prepares and maintains records and reports;
• Performs peer reviews, as requested, including field observations and consultative services to contractual speech-language pathology staff;
• Supervises non-licensed Clinical Fellowship Year candidates, including making assignments and assisting candidates with schedules;
• Represents Pediatric Educational and Diagnostic Services (PEDS) - ECMC at IFSP and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings;
• Attends and participates in team conferences.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of current methods of speech-language therapy for children birth to five years of age; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of speech-language therapy for children who have delays in communication and feeding skills; good knowledge of Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education Programs; good knowledge of Individualized Family Services Plans and Individualized Education Plans; ability to conduct speech-language assessments; ability to develop speech-language plans to meet individual requirements of students; ability to work within a multi-disciplinary treatment team; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally; ability to travel to various sites within Erie County; ability to prepare and maintain reports and records; good understanding of child development; sound professional judgment; excellent time management and organizational skills; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a license and current registration to practice Speech-Language Pathology in New York State as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License and use of a private automobile at time of appointment.

Section 424-a of the Social Services Law requires the local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. All potential employees for this position will be requested to sign the necessary clearance form prior to being advised that they will be hired. Refusal to sign will be cause for an automatic non-selection.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the full-time experience requirements.

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