Speech Teacher (Leave Replacement) – Special Education

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES seeks a Speech Teacher on a leave replacement basis to provide speech-language pathology services within the Department of Special Education. The role involves evaluating students, delivering therapy, and documenting progress per IEP requirements.

Applicants should hold NYSED Teacher of Speech credentials and a state license; ASHA CCC is preferred. Collaboration with staff and families is essential in this school-based setting.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism and/or emotional/behavioral disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting speech and language evaluations for students as per IEP mandates.
• Delivering individual and group speech services.
• Maintaining accurate session notes and Medicaid-related documents.
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and component school districts.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NYSED Certification – TO SH/TO SLDD

NYS Speech-Language Pathology License

ASHA CCC

Job description

Description:

The Nassau BOCES Department of Special Education is seeking a Speech Teacher � Leave Replacement.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting speech and language re-evaluations for special education students
• Delivering individual and group speech services, as per student IEP mandates
• Maintaining accurate records, speech session notes, and Medicaid related documents
• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and component school districts

Requirements:

• NYSED Certification � Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities
• NYS Speech-Language Pathology License and Certificate of Clinical Competence � American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are preferred
• Experience working with children and adolescents with Autism and/or emotional and behavioral disorders is also preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee’s or dependent’s reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi – Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.