Speech-Language Pathologist (Leave Replacement)

PNW BOCES; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES is seeking a Leave Replacement Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and direct services to students with disabilities, including autism and language disorders. The role may involve collaborative classroom models and individual services as part of the educational and therapeutic team.

The successful candidate will contribute to intervention planning, transition planning, and communicate with local district representatives and parents, and will

Qualifications

• Must hold valid NYS TSSLD certification.
• CCC preferred.
• Experience with autism and expressive/receptive language disorders.
• Highly organized, flexible, multi-disciplinary team able.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and direct services to students.
• Collaborate in classroom model and individual services.
• Assist in development of therapeutic interventions and transition plans.
• Prepare formal reports for districts and parents.

Skills

Autism experience

Language disorders

Team collaboration

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

New York State certification as TSSLD

CCC preferred

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (Leave Replacement)

DUTIES:

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES anticipates the need for a Leave Replacement Speech-Language Pathologist for 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.