Speech Language Pathologist - 3,500 Dollar Sign-On Bonus

Speech and Language Pathologist

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration, and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face.

Gersh Academy is seeking a smart and energetic Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy support to children ages 5-21. The Speech Pathologist will regularly collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. The Speech Pathologist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential, and the ideal candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, and therapeutic intervention for students with disabilities.

Job Description

• Promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Provide support to families and collaborate with other disciplines as needed to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP or IEP.
• Provide speech and language therapy/evaluations for language, auditory processing disorder, articulation, and voice fluency.
• Work with children who have autism.
• Utilize behavior management techniques.
• Write evaluations and progress reports.
• Consult and collaborate with parents, schoolteachers, and fellow colleagues.
• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs in compliance with state and local requirements.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders.
• TSSLD certification preferred.
• PROMPT experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Location: Onsite at our school in Queens.
• Monday - Friday / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• School/Classroom setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases may need to implement CPI procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some cases be able to lift a child.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental & vision).
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary & AD&D).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick & public holidays).
• Family leave (maternity, paternity).
• Short term & long term disability.
• Training & development.