School Network Staff Speech Therapist
Job Description
Summary:
Develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans for students with speech/language needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
New York State Certificate as a Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped or Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities and Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and/or NYS Professional License as a Speech Language Pathologist
Supervisory Role:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Principal Responsibilities:
The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.
1. Assess speech-language skills as necessary to determine child’s need for therapy.
2. Provide quality speech therapy services to students as mandated on the IEP.
3. Consult and interface with colleagues at team meetings.
4. Provide parent training and ongoing communication with parents.
5. Complete all required paperwork and documentation.
6. Provide in-service training and participate in staff development activities.
7. Meet with supervisor on ongoing basis.
8. Perform other related duties as requested.
Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:
1. Children will receive a complete evaluation as needed.
2. All children will receive quality services provided by therapy staff based on IEP mandates.
3. Speech therapy staff will share information regarding children on caseload at staff meetings.
4. Parents will be kept informed of children’s goals and progress both at home or in school.
5. All documentation will be completed and submitted in a timely manner.
6. Professional growth will be acknowledged with the provision of in-service training and staff development activities.
7. Supervisor session will encourage professional growth in a thoughtful and sensitive manner.
8. All other related tasks are completed on time and accurately.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee will be in the classroom and school environment performing therapeutic services.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to have adequate visual, auditory and spoken abilities to interact effectively with peers, supervisor and students. This position is active and requires movement in the classroom and in the school environment. The employee must occasionally lift or move student weighing over 30 pounds.
Position Type:
This is a full time position.
