Speech Pathologist (26458)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Albany, NY is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver school-based speech therapy. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor and is on-site, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with no weekends.

You will provide individual and group therapy, perform evaluations, develop IEP goals, and collaborate with teachers to implement language and articulation plans for pre-K–12 students with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year experience working with students pre-K-12 with developmental disabilities.
• Masters Degree in Speech Pathology.
• NYS Certification, license.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group speech and language therapy in person .
• Provide diagnostic speech and language evaluations and screenings.
• Write, maintain and chart records of children approved for speech and language services.
• Confer with classroom teachers in preparing daily speech and language activities for children in the Special Education Program.
• Complete initial and ongoing evaluations.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide direct play-based child oriented therapy.
• Help supervise individual children and groups (progress monitoring)
• Complete reports, therapy notes, progress monitoring, and logs according to applicable time requirements.
• Supervise the Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) staff working under their direction, and complete supervision documentation.

Skills

Speech therapy

Record keeping

Collaboration with teachers

IEP development

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

NYS Certification/license

ASHA Certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Masters, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $87000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Speech Pathologist

Retention bonus $7,500 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year)

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - no weekends

As a Speech Pathologist, you will provide Speech Therapy services to the school and the amazing students that we have. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group speech and language therapy in person .
• Provide diagnostic speech and language evaluations and screenings.
• Write, maintain and chart records of children approved for speech and language services.
• Confer with classroom teachers in preparing daily speech and language activities for children in the Special Education Program.
• Complete initial and ongoing evaluations.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide direct play-based child oriented therapy.
• Help supervise individual children and groups (progress monitoring)
• Complete reports, therapy notes, progress monitoring, and logs according to applicable time requirements.
• Supervise the Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) staff working under their direction, and complete supervision documentation.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires at least one year experience working with students pre-K-12 with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of diagnostic, assessments and report writing. Familiarity with therapeutic diagnostics, assessments and report writing. Familiarity with therapeutic approaches dealing with language, articulation and oral-motor skills.
• Masters Degree in Speech Pathology.
• NYS Certification, license.
• ASHA Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.