Shrub Oak International School is the new benchmark in autism education. We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Shrub Oak is a school where each student is respected as an individual and surrounded by experts who care and work to bring out each student’s greatest strengths. Our curriculum brings together the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education to prepare our students for independent adult life and employment. Offering two distinct educational programs, with both day and boarding options, Shrub Oak truly is a school like no other. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine.....
We have an exciting new position, reporting to our SLP supervisor. In this full time, year round position, he/she will provide expertise in speech and language and related services, serving as an integral part of our clinical team, and working on a transdisciplinary team to support our students. They will provide expertise in conducting assessments, consulting and counseling, as well as designing and developing treatment plans and interventions that meet the individualized needs of students. He/she will maintain key relationships and collaborate as needed and required with students, their families and all levels of staff at the Shrub Oak International School to ensure that the individualized needs of each student are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgment is required.
Essential Functions:
- Provides individual and group speech and language services within a transdisciplinary model that are individualized in nature and meet the needs of each student
- Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs
- Continually monitor students' progress and adjust treatments accordingly based off clinical observations and data collection
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations of a student's speech and language capabilities
- Collaborates with other clinicians, and members of the Education and Student Life teams to ensure carryover and generalization of communication skills across all aspects of a students’ day
- Collaborates with other clinicians, and members of the Education and Student Life teams to seamlessly integrate speech and language services into social and life skills learnings and support given the individualized needs of each student
- Work closely to other clinicians, as well as members of the Education and Student Life teams to contribute to a student’s ITEP as needed and required to support their growth and development
- Proactively maintains communication with students, family members and/or other care givers as appropriate to effectively address student progress, development and emergencies, as needed
- Maintains appropriate records and reports as required
- Participates in professional development and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge and to remain at the forefront of clinical advancements in the areas of intervention, evaluation, life skills and related areas
- Actively assists with other programs, events, and services administered through Shrub Oak and has the opportunity to be involved in a wider range of responsibilities
- Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- A New York State License, and is in good professional standing
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is strongly preferred; school experience a plus
- Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC); both high and low tech.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Salary: $70,000-105,000 DOE
Schedule: Traditional 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday.
Competitive Benefits Package.
EEO Statement:
Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.
Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action disciplinary action including termination.
