Join us at Easterseals NY- Valhalla for an exciting career as a Temporary Speech Language Pathologist. Salary Range- $44.22- 54.42/hr. Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope, and answers- http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/. Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential. Position Summary: Easterseals-Valhalla is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for their preschool program under the guidance of the Program Director. Essential Job Functions: + Evaluate communication skills to include: receptive language, expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral-motor skills and hearing. + Develop a comprehensive service plan according to program policies and regulations, including school, outpatient, etc. + Provide therapy as outlined by treatment plan of communication disorders of Individual Treatment Plan/Individual Education Plan. + Maintain professional standards in and out of the Center in compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics. + Instruct and counsel students/clients and/or their families regarding the specific nature of their communications impairments and how to best deal with this in various speaking situations. + Attend IEP meetings, staffing, case conferences and department meetings. + Maintain appropriate records: progress notes and reports, evaluations, plans, case conference reports and discharge summaries. + Get and track insurance authorizations when applicable. + Complete departmental program evaluation in accordance with agency policy and procedures + Function as a case manager and assist in coordinating and obtaining other needed services. + Supervise clinical fellowship year for staff speech language pathologist where appropriate. Experience and Education: + Masters Degree or its equivalent in the field of Speech Pathology + Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence from American Speech/Hearing Association + Current state Speech/Language Pathologist license + Three years experience working with young children as a speech/language pathologist is preferred + Valid driver's license and reliable transportation QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #EASTERSEALSNY