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 Qualifications 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.