Speech - Language Pathologist

Speech - Language Pathologist

New York, NY

Full-time

Description

The Speech - Language Pathologist will be responsible for working with both Early Intervention (birth-3) and preschool children in group and individual therapeutic activities, conducting evaluations, coordinating goals and objectives with other professionals, working with families and working with the Director of Clarke-New York.

This position reports to the director of Clarke’s NY Campus.

This is a  position with general hours of 8:00am-4:00 pm. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties And Performance Responsibilities

• Provision of diagnostic Speech, Language and Auditory Therapy to children with hearing loss birth to age 3 through the Early Intervention Program and 3-5 year olds in the Preschool program 
• Complete all required notes/record keeping (EI, Easytrac, Clarke internal documentation, etc.) 
• Conduct formal and informal evaluations for children with or without hearing loss 
• Develop therapy plans for both Individual and group sessions for EI and preschool 
• Facilitate individual, group and parent/child therapy sessions 
• Assist teachers with developing and maintaining an auditory environment and setting appropriate language goals within the classroom 
• Troubleshoot cochlear implant processors, hearing aids, bahas and accessories 
• Keep current with trends and research in the field of hearing loss 
• Communicate regularly with parents 
• Actively engage in professional growth 
• Adhere to all policies and procedures stated in the employee handbook 
• Communicate and collaborate with CI teams, private therapists and other professionals/referral sources

Meetings, Planning And Written Reports

• Participate in meetings with educational team to discuss children’s progress 
• Participate in staff meetings, weekly 
• Participate in parent meetings as needed 
• Participate in CASSLS conferences 
• Participate in parent workshops or Clarke community events 
• Participate in parent conferences, team meetings, staff development and special school wide events 
• Complete appropriate paperwork and reports related to the provision of Early Intervention and preschool services and evaluations 
• Develop IEP and IFSP documents 
• Communicate with parents through various modes such as communication notebooks and school blog 
• Prepare progress reports and IEP proposals 
• Daily assessment of progress based on service provided 
• Document progress as needed for LSL-DR

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director. 
• Promote Clarke’s Mission and Goals 
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, neat and family friendly environment 
• Attend community outreach events 
• Participate/plan parent workshops

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology 
• Appropriate certifications in Speech and Language Pathology from ASHA and NYSED 
• Listening and Spoken Language AVT or AVEd certificated, in process, or interest, preferred 
• Educational experience/training working with children in a therapeutic center based setting and expertise in auditory/oral/verbal methodology in working with children with hearing loss. 
• Strong commitment to a listening spoken language approach and methodology for the development of spoken language skills for children with hearing loss 
• Effective planning and organizational skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Flexibility 
• Ability to establish rapport with and work collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and outside agencies 
• Experience giving formal and informal assessments, interpreting results, developing recommendations

Salary Description

$70,000 - $73,000