Speech Language Pathologist

TemPositions Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

TemPositions Health Care is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to work with students in a school-based setting in Long Island City, NY. The SLP will provide speech and language therapy and evaluations while collaborating with families, teachers, and other professionals to support each student's individual goals.

This position is ideal for an SLP who enjoys working with children and contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary school environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.
• Current New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
• TSSLD certification preferred.
• PROMPT experience preferred.
• Experience with children with autism preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy and evaluations for students.
• Address language, auditory processing, articulation, voice, and fluency.
• Work with children with autism and diverse communication needs.
• Support students in achieving IFSP or IEP goals.
• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Complete evaluations and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student services.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

New York State license

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Long Island City, NY 11101
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM; one day per week until 4:00 PM for a team meeting
Setting: School/Classroom – Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to work with students in a school-based setting in Long Island City, NY. The SLP will provide speech and language therapy and evaluations while collaborating with families, teachers, and other professionals to support each student's individual goals.

This position is ideal for an SLP who enjoys working with children and contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy and evaluations for students

• Address areas including language, auditory processing, articulation, voice, and fluency

• Work with children with autism and a variety of communication needs

• Support students in achieving goals and objectives outlined in their IFSP or IEP

• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques

• Complete evaluations, progress reports, and required documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation of student services and ongoing needs in accordance with state and local requirements

• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals

• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote optimal student functioning and engagement

• Attend weekly team meetings

• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support students and the school program

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders, or a related field

• Current New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license required

• TSSLD certification preferred

• PROMPT experience preferred

• Experience working with children with autism preferred

• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams

Physical & Workplace Requirements

This is an active school-based position that may require physical assistance and intervention to maintain student safety.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday

• Ability to lift at least 50–65 pounds and assist or physically support students of varying sizes when necessary

• Ability to implement CPI procedures, including therapeutic holds, when trained and required for safety

• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from potentially unsafe situations

• Ability to maintain focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment

• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities quickly

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional working relationships

• Ability to perform job duties during behavioral escalations or other stressful situations

Work Location: Onsite in Long Island City, NY. Some travel to other locations may be required.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.