Speech/Language Therapist Leave Replacement

Northport-East Northport UFSD; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northport-East Northport UFSD is seeking a Speech/Language Therapist Leave Replacement for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.

Provide speech-language consultation, assessment, and therapy to elementary students, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and teachers, and support IEP goals.

This on-site position emphasizes AAC support, evidence-based practices, and documentation in line with district procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech-language development and disorders in elementary students.
• Experience with S/L assessments and IEP-based intervention plans.
• Familiarity with Tier 1 universal language support in general education.

Responsibilities

• Provide S/L consultation, assessment, and therapy to elementary students.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff, families, and related service providers.
• Document evaluation reports, therapy notes, and IEP-related records accurately.

Skills

Speech-language development

Assessment planning

Collaboration with teams

Documentation (IEPs)

AAC knowledge

Education

NYS TSSLD

NYS TSHH

Tools

AAC systems

Job description

Speech/Language Therapist Leave Replacement/ Fifth Avenue/Kindergarten — 4th Grade

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide speech-language consultation, assessment, and therapeutic services to elementary school students, including Tier 1 intervention support to promote communication development and support students’ access to the general education curriculum. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and families to identify student needs, implement effective communication strategies, and support meaningful participation in the educational environment and progress toward individualized goals and objectives outlined in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Essential skills and/or Experiences:

• Knowledge of speech-language development, communication disorders, and evidence-based intervention practices for elementary school students.
• Experience conducting speech-language assessments and developing and implementing individualized therapeutic intervention plans aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Knowledge of Tier 1 intervention strategies and the ability to support universal communication strategies that promote language development and student success within the general education setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general and special education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student communication needs.
• Knowledge of strategies to support receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency, voice, social communication, and other areas of communication development.
• Understanding of inclusive educational practices and strategies that promote access to the general education curriculum and meaningful participation in the school environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluation reports, therapy records, and IEP-related documentation, in accordance with applicable regulations and district procedures.
• Working knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and devices, including the ability to support their implementation, facilitate student use across educational settings, and collaborate with educators, related service providers, and families to promote effective communication and student independence.

Preferred Skills and/or Experiences:

• Experience supporting students with complex communication needs and diverse learning profiles.
• Experience serving as a member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
• Experience working with bilingual and multilingual students and families, including an understanding of the impact of language differences on speech language assessment and intervention.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Effective approximately November 30, 2026, to the end of February 2027
• NYS Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or
• NYS Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)