Speech-Language Pathologist (Leave Replacement)

PNW BOCES; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist on a leave replacement basis to assess and provide direct services to students with disabilities, including autism and language disorders. The role may involve collaborative classroom work as well as individual sessions.

The candidate will join the educational and therapeutic team, contribute to intervention planning, keep in touch with district representatives and families, and produce required reports to support student

Qualifications

• Must hold valid New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD).
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and direct services to students with disabilities, including autism and language disorders.
• Collaborate in a classroom model or deliver individual services.
• Assist in development and implementation of therapeutic intervention and transition plans.
• Maintain contact with local school district representatives and parents.
• Prepare formal reports as required.

Skills

TSSLD Certification

CCC Certification preferred

Education

New York State certification in SLP

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (Leave Replacement)

DUTIES:

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES anticipates the need for a Leave Replacement Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and direct services to students with disabilities, including autism, emotional disturbance, and receptive language disorders. May work in a collaborative classroom model as well as deliver individual services to students. The successful candidate will serve as an active member of the students’ educational and therapeutic team, assist in development and

implementation of therapeutic intervention and transition plans, maintain contact with local school district representatives and parents and will prepare formal reports as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold valid New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Applicants with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred.

CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED:

Previous experience with students with autism and/or expressive/receptive language disorders. Candidates must be highly organized, flexible, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team and have effective communication and problem solving skills. Successful candidates must have a positive, can-do attitude and be committed to the BOCES Mission of Service and Innovation through Partnership. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.