Speech Language Pathologist School Based

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Job Summary

The Speech Language Pathologist conducts assessments to diagnose and evaluate students' expressive, receptive, pragmatic and articulation abilities. These assessments take into account educational, medical, social, and psychological factors. The Speech Language Pathologist devises tailored treatment plans in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.

Essential Job functions

• Administer State regulated student speech and language testing and examinations. 
• Investigate the type and degree of impairments using written tests,  oral tests, and  special evaluation instruments.
• Review provided medical information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders. 
• Develop and implement treatment plans for speech problems based on performed assessments.
• Develop group or individual activities and programs to assist with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing disorders, as appropriate.
• Monitor student progress with prescribed treatments and adjust accordingly for effective outcomes. 
• Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding student progress.
• Educate students, staff and family members about topics related to speech, language and communication needs and supports. 
• Modify or write new treatment programs based on individual student performance assessments.
• Consult with education and related professional groups on speech and language evaluation and treatment best practices. 
• Maintain records as required by agency policy and administrative regulations.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology required       

Special Requirements

• Active, unrestricted NYS license in Speech Language Pathology required
• Certificate of Clinical Competency required
• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. 
• Must be able to work 12-month schedule

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Understanding of normal speech, language, and communication development across the lifespan, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and social communication skills.
• Familiarity with assessment tools, standardized tests, and diagnostic procedures for evaluating speech, language, and communication abilities in children and adults.
• Knowledge of educational systems, legal requirements, and regulations governing special education services, individualized education plans (IEPs), and related services for students with communication disorders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish rapport with youth, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members and collaborate effectively in treatment planning and service delivery.
• Understanding of evidence-based intervention approaches, therapy techniques, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies to address individuals' communication needs and goals.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology and telepractice platforms to deliver remote speech and language services, conduct assessments, and engage clients in virtual therapy sessions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following physical demands are required:
  • Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
  • Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
• Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent. 
• Protective clothing or equipment as required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation
• Ability to change positions as needed

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 200 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

$62,500 Minimum pay rate, $82,000 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.