Manhattan, NY, 10175, USA
19 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities + Provides intensive speech and language, feeding and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services and therapy to assigned caseload consistent with students’ documented therapy goals, including those defined in areas of instructional and therapeutic focus and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP). + Develops and implements safe and appropriate therapeutic interventions; assists in development of feeding and meal-time plans, as needed. + Assesses and develops therapeutic plans that address the communication, AAC, oral motor and feeding needs of students based on their individual strengths and challenges. + Evaluates, documents and monitors treatment and progress in session notes, progress reports and evaluations in a timely manner. + Completes evaluations and assessments of students, establishing and updating therapeutic goals and/or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as needed. + Communicates and collaborates with parents regularly and with medical professionals as needed, specifically as they impact the student’s educational plan, therapeutic goals and/or feeding or intervention plans. + Collaborates with administrators, teachers and other related service providers within the school setting to ensure that a comprehensive educational plan is in place to meet each students’ individual needs. + May provide coverage as a substitute teacher for school-related activities and/or lessons, as needed. + May monitor and screen hearing status and make referrals, as needed. + May assist with documenting medical necessity for AAC devices and work with providers or parents to facilitate authorizations, as needed. + Performs all other duties, as assigned. ​ Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) + Valid license and current registration as a Speech Language Pathologist issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and + Current certification and registration as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD), issued by the New York State Education Department; and + Strong interpersonal skills + Strong writing and organizations skills + Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and PowerPoint Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) + Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by American Speech-Language-Hearing Associate (ASHA) + Experience and knowledge of any of the following: + AAC/AT and communication applications + Oral motor structures and function + Swallowing and feeding issues + working with individuals with complex physical and communication delays + Speech motor disorders + Training or certification in PROMPT + Experience with intellectual and developmental delays, including writing therapeutic and/or IEP goals and performing SLP assessments with students with significant disabilities Compensation Range is $68,000 - $83,500 annually All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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