Speech Therapist - ESCS Yonkers Campus - Per Diem

Responsibilities

Purpose of Your Position

Provide speech language therapy services to infants’ toddlers, preschool and school age children for a minimum of 50 weekly sessions and conduct speech language therapy assessments and evaluations.

Job Functions

Understands and promotes Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure application with organizational policies and procedures and everyday practices

Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates

Work effectively with parents, teaching staff and other professionals directly involved in the care and treatment of the child to develop and monitor IEP services

Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats

Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes

Design and monitor assistive technology, adaptive equipment and augmentative communication needs in collaboration with team and family members

Implement and monitor feeding programs for children on assigned case load in accordance with Coleman policies and ASHA guidelines for school therapists

Serves as clinical instructor and assists with coordination of affiliation programs as needed for speech therapy students

Actively participate in the creation and implementation of an individual and School wide Professional Development Plan that inspires personal growth and informs clinical practices

Perform other tasks to support the operations of the school as assigned by School Administration

Education Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• New York State Speech Language Pathology License
• NYS Teacher of Speech Hearing Certification
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number - Required

Experience

Minimum of 1 year pediatric SLP experience

Employee Requirements

Strong communication skills (verbal and written); good problem-solving skills; strong organizational skills; ability to relate to families and work collaboratively with other agency representatives

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently

Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies

Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of Coleman School which includes a medical and physical examination

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the children’s blood/body fluids
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children if necessary
• Must hold valid drivers license and be able to travel safely throughout community

Working Conditions

Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area

Will Be Subject to Frequent Interruptions

May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

Hourly Rate

$70/Hr.