Speech Language Pathologist

West Hempstead, New York

Gersh Autism
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Gersh Academy is seeking a smart and energetic Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy support to children ages 5-21. The Speech Pathologist will regularly collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. Speech Pathologist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential, and the ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, and therapeutic intervention for students with disabilities.

Speech Language Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities

Speech and Language pathologists will promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities.

They will provide support to families, and collaborate with other disciplines, as needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP or IEP.

Provide speech and language therapy/evaluations for language, auditory processing disorder, articulation, and voice fluency

Work with children who have autism

Utilize behavior management techniques

Write evaluations and progress reports

Consult and collaborate with parents, schoolteachers, and fellow colleagues

In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs

Please note all the above are the responsibilities of the role, however the role is not limited to only the above

Requirements

Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

TSSLD certification preferred

PROMPT Experience preferred

Speech Language Pathologist Working Conditions

Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 4:00pm, part time available

Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed based on school events

School/Classroom Setting

Speech Language Pathologist Physical requirements

Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures

Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Referral program

Flexible spending account

Date Posted: 20 May 2024
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