Speech - Language Pathologist at Clarke Pennsylvania Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

73000.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology, Early Intervention, Therapeutic Activities, Conducting Evaluations, Goal Coordination, Working with Families, Diagnostic Therapy, Record Keeping, Developing Therapy Plans, Auditory Environment, Cochlear Implant Troubleshooting, Parent Communication, Professional Growth, IEP Development, IFSP Development, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 12-month 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 Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission and administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Clarke is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Clarke may be referred to Clarke’s Title IX Coordinator, Andrea Harkins, CHRO, 45 Round Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060, aharkins@clarkeschools.org , 413.582.1155 or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202, telephone number 800-421-3481.

Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide diagnostic speech, language, and auditory therapy to children from birth to age five in Early Intervention and Preschool programs, involving group and individual sessions. Responsibilities also include conducting evaluations, developing therapy plans, maintaining required documentation, and troubleshooting hearing technology.