Speech Therapist

Screens and evaluates the communication and feeding/swallowing skills of preschoolers as per ASHA guidelines as needed and during:
intake evaluations and screenings
annual review evaluations and updates

Develops and implements therapy programs:
based upon child's individual needs
in accord with school philosophy
utilizing state of the art techniques

Participates in all aspects of the interdisciplinary treatment team
including but not limited to:
formal meetings
informal meetings
consultations

Maintains and submits clinical documentation as required and within required time frames, including but not limited to:
evaluation and screening reports
daily log notes
monthly or bi-monthly notes
IEP documentation

Participates in meetings as specified by the facility including but not limited to: department meetings
supervisory meetings
staff meetings
team meetings
Module meetings

Functions as a child advocate as needed both as an internal representative and for outside meetings (e.g.,
Evaluates the effectiveness of programs in the classroom including but not limited to:
language lessons
group communication programs

Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills:
open communication skills with others
the ability to self-evaluate
the ability to utilize supervision
flexibility in all facets of the working relationship
the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from othersBottom of Form

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education
Master's Degree

Experience
Pediatric experience preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Certificates & Licenses
Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Licensure/certification in Speech Pathology. NYS Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Certification (TSHH/TSSLD).