Speech Language Pathologist - Education Services

Young Adult Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Adult Institute in New York seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide intensive therapy, including AAC and feeding services, to a diverse student caseload. You will develop and implement therapy plans addressing communication, oral motor and feeding needs while documenting progress and coordinating with families and healthcare professionals.

Collaboration with school staff to ensure comprehensive educational plans is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYSED SLP license and TSSLD or TSSH certification.
• Strong interpersonal and writing/organizational skills required.
• Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive speech and language therapy, feeding and AAC services to assigned caseload.
• Develop and implement safe therapeutic interventions and feeding plans.
• Assess and develop therapy plans addressing communication, AAC, oral motor and feeding needs.
• Evaluate, document, and monitor progress in session notes, progress reports and evaluations.
• Complete evaluations and establish/update IEPs as needed.
• Collaborate with parents, medical professionals and school staff to support IEPs and educational plans.
• May provide substitute coverage for school activities or lessons.
• May screen hearing and refer as needed.
• Assist with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices and coordinate authorizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong writing and organizational

MS Word & PowerPoint proficiency

Education

NYSED Speech-Language Pathologist license

TSSLD or TSSH certification

Job description

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides intensive speech and language, feeding and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services and therapy to assigned caseload consistent with students' documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions; assists in development of feeding and meal-time plans, as needed.
• Assesses and develops therapeutic plans that address the communication, AAC, oral motor and feeding needs of students based on their individual strengths and challenges.
• Evaluates, documents and monitors treatment and progress in session notes, progress reports and evaluations in a timely manner.
• Completes evaluations and assessments of students, establishing and updating therapeutic goals and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly and with medical professionals as needed, specifically as they impact the student's educational plan, therapeutic goals and/or feeding or intervention plans.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers and other related service providers within the school setting to ensure that a comprehensive educational plan is in place to meet each students' individual needs.
• May provide coverage as a substitute teacher for school-related activities and/or lessons, as needed.
• May monitor and screen hearing status and make referrals, as needed.
• May assist with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices and work with providers or parents to facilitate authorizations, as needed.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Valid license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
• Current certification and registration as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD), issued by the New York State Education Department; and
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and organizations skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by American Speech-Language-Hearing Associate (ASHA)
• Experience and knowledge of any of the following: AAC/AT and communication applications
• Oral motor structures and function
• Swallowing and feeding issues
• working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays
• Speech motor disorders
• Training or certification in PROMPT
• Experience with intellectual and developmental delays, including writing therapeutic and/or IEP goals and performing SLP assessments with students with significant disabilities

Compensation

$75,000 - $88,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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