Speech Language Pathologist (Queens)
$90,000–$105,000 year
On-siteQueens Village, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct speech and language therapy/evaluations for language, auditory processing disorder, articulation, and voice fluency while working with children who have autism. Provide support to families and collaborate with other disciplines to address goals outlined in each student's IFSP or IEP. Independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs, utilizing behavior management techniques and writing evaluations and progress reports. Consult and collaborate with parents, schoolteachers, and colleagues while maintaining appropriate documentation in compliance with state and local requirements. Perform duties in a school classroom setting in Queens, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, including occasional team meetings.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
- Location: Onsite at our school in Queens
- Monday – Friday / 8:00AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting)
- School/Classroom Setting
- Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures
- Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
- Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
- Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
- Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
- Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
- Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations
Desired Qualifications
- TSSLD certification preferred
- PROMPT Experience preferred
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