Speech Language Pathologist

Holy Childhood; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health care plans starting at $0

Health Savings Account

403(b) Retirement

Summer employment

Job summary

Holy Childhood in Rochester, NY seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide individualized and group therapy under IEP guidelines. You will assess, treat, and document speech-language goals, participate in hearing screenings, and support augmentative communication needs for students and adults with developmental disabilities.

Collaborate with educators and families, tailor interventions, and help staff with therapy carryover, ensuring services align with Medicaid and school district

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Current NYS license.
• ASHA CCC preferred.
• CFY candidate welcomed.
• Experience working with development disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group Speech-Language therapy and document progress.
• Complete speech and language evaluations and contribute to IEP goals.
• Conduct annual hearing screenings and augmentative communication assessments.
• Collaborate with the IEP team and contribute to transition planning as needed.
• Provide guidance and training to staff and families on therapy carryover and visuals.

Skills

Experience with developmental_disabil

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

NYS Speech-Language Pathology license

CFY candidate welcomed

ASHA CCC (preferred)

Job description

Holy Childhood’s Mission

To prepare children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services, in keeping with the philosophy and vision of our founders. We are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Holy Childhood’s Mission

To prepare children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services, in keeping with the philosophy and vision of our founders. We are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion.

Job Summary

At Holy Childhood, our Speech Language Pathologists will provide individual and group speech services outlined in a student’s Individualized Education Plan.

What You’ll Do…

• Provide Speech and Language therapy, both individual and group and document consultation services both for Direct and Indirect Services.
• Maintain documentation including daily progress notes, and quarterly report evaluations.
• Complete speech and language evaluations every three years.
• Complete annual hearing screenings.
• Complete individual Augmentative Assessments and compile the necessary information to recommend the level and the type of assistive technology needed.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and programming Augmentative devices and preparing visual materials for individual and classroom use.
• Collaborate and assist in the development of the IEP including annual speechlanguage goals and objectives to the Committee on Special Education.
• Attend student team meetings, parentteacher conferences, annual transition planning meetings for specified students along with after school program.
• Provide guidance and professional training to other staff concerning therapy carryover and consistency for those students or consumers in need.
• Provide parent education and training concerning speechlanguage therapy, use of visuals and augmentative devices used at home and in the community.
• Provide mentorship and oversight, when required, to Speech Therapists and in accordance with Medicaid requirements.
• Make appropriate referrals to related professionals when necessary.
• Provide an efficient system for addressing the needs of students and implementing individualized interventions, including intensive interventions as needed. Able to utilize positive schoolwide, classroom, and smallgroup behavioral supports.
• Assist in the development of and participate in staff education programs

What You’ll Need…

• Master’s degree of Education or Science in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current NYS license.
• Willing to consider Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidate.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American SpeechLanguage and Hearing Association (ASHA), preferred.
• Experience working with children/adults with developmental disabilities, preferred.

What We Offer…

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Benefits, as applicable.
• Health care plans starting at $0.
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account on selected plans.
• Eligibility to 403(b) Retirement Fund upon hire.
• Opportunity for summer employment.