- COMPETITIVE WEEKLY PAY
- FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES
SPEECH THERAPISTS NEEDED
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under general direction, the Speech Therapist provides speech and language assessments and therapy services to students in accordance with their IFSP, IEP, or Interim IEP. This position collaborates closely with parents, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct speech and language assessments to identify students’ needs and developmental levels; analyze results and prepare written summaries for Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE, and related agencies.
- Develop individualized treatment plans, establish goals, and deliver speech and language interventions.
- Implement testing procedures, monitor student progress, and maintain attendance records, progress notes, and required reports.
- Assess oral motor development and feeding-related abilities.
- Stay current with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); implement AAC devices and assistive technology as appropriate.
- Communicate with parents, guardians, and team members; participate in team meetings, evaluations, and case conferences.
- Ensure services meet educational goals and regulatory requirements; complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Provide supervision to students and Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) therapists as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong English communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work independently, and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Comfortable with computers and electronic devices; knowledge of assistive technology, AAC, PECS, and manual language preferred.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology
- One year of prior speech therapy experience preferred
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
- Current New York State Speech-Language Pathology License
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required
- NYSED TSHH or TSSLD certification required