Speech Therapist

The Hyde Park Central School District is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Speech Therapist for a full-time leave replacement position at F.D. Roosevelt High School beginning in January and ending with the school year (dates may change). This position falls under the HPTA bargaining unit.

The Speech Therapist will be responsible for providing comprehensive speech and language services to high school students, in accordance with New York State regulations and individualized education programs (IEPs).

Our Portrait of a HPCSD Employee includes the following qualities: confident learner, effective communicator, adaptable innovator, critical thinker, and responsible citizen. Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community. 

Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to identify communication disorders.

Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with communication impairments, in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and other school personnel.

Provide direct speech and language therapy to students, individually or in small groups, addressing areas such as articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, and social communication.

Monitor student progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document all services provided and student outcomes.

Participate in CSE/CPSE meetings, annual reviews, and reevaluation processes.

Consult with teachers, parents, and other school staff to facilitate the generalization of communication skills across various settings.

Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

Collaborate with the school team to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Stay current with best practices and research in the field of speech-language pathology.

Qualifications:

Speech and Language Certification (New York State) is required.

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.

Experience working with high school-aged students is highly desirable.

Strong knowledge of communication disorders and evidence-based intervention strategies.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

If you are a passionate and experienced Speech Therapist committed to supporting the communication needs of high school students, we encourage you to apply.

Hyde Park Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Hyde Park Central School District’s new Presidential Perks is a special program designed to help our essential staff save money. We believe that by investing in you, we are investing in the future of our students. Some of our Presidential Perks include 

discounted college tuition 

free counseling, 

pet insurance,

 travel discounts and more!