ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, ensures and guide the implement individualized speech and language therapy programs for students in accordance with their IEP and best evidence-based instructional practices
Ensures that all WSHV students have appropriately written Individual Education Programs that reflect relevances in accordance with their speech and language needs. While best meeting the individual needs of the students and ensuring the least restrictive environment is being implemented.
Support maintenance of documentation in implementation of speech and language services in accordance with the student's Individual Education Plan and aligned with the New York State Education Department and New York Department of Health regulations and WSHV policies and procedures, for providing services for students with disabilities.
Attends and actively participates as a school representative during committee on Preschool and School-age meetings in determining and identifying appropriate services.
Uses a variety of assessment and evaluation methods/tools including standardized tests, clinical observations, and medical and educational reports to determine the needs for speech and language interventions.
Provides consultations with administration, special education teachers, related services providers and additional school personnel regarding a student's optimal functioning in the school setting.
Provides classroom programs with instruction in management techniques, assistive technology, and environmental modifications including the identification of any barriers.
Consults with parents and/or guardians regarding students' therapy programs.
Participates in developing and conducting staff development, orientation, training and support activities designed to ensure that special education teachers, therapists, teaching assistants and other agency personnel are proficient in areas related to speech and language.
Ensures compliance and maintains clinical records in accordance with federal, state, district and WSHV policy and procedure in all areas of speech and language. This includes CPSE McGuiness Portal and Frontline IEP Direct.
Supervises speech and language pathologist in their clinical fellowship (CF) and maintains all required documentation in regards to supervision and adheres to all supervision requirements.
Provides clinical education for therapy student interns from colleges and universities.
Plans, orders and maintains departmental supplies and equipment; maintains records as required. Travels between locations where students require services.
Remain current on all agency and continuing education credits as outlined by profession. Attend all training and participate in additional training and superintendent conference days, as needed.
Maintains proper safety standards at all times.
Under the direct supervision of the school principal, be able to carry out a program consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley.
Complies with the agency dress code, agency time and attendance procedures, and adheres to agency policies and procedures including Code of Conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or higher or equivalent as determined by the New York State Education Department
Experience working with students with disabilities, preferred
Currently registered New York State License in Speech and Language Pathologist.
NYS Teaching Certification TSLLD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Work Location: In person

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Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley | Speech Language Pathologist