Speech Therapist

You will provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using therapeutic intervention and goals of the program as guidelines. WHAT YOU’LL DO Evaluate children in area of expertise for initial / requested / annual evaluation as per CPSE. (Social Worker- Complete social history intakes). Complete IEP’s for children evaluated. Develop a weekly therapy schedule for children on caseload to meet each child’s IEP therapeutic mandates. Follow schedule for individual/small group therapy sessions. Provide and implement well planned therapeutic activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities for children requiring services as recommended on the IEP. Review therapeutic goals and objectives for children to ensure continuity in therapy activities. Maintain accurate attendance records, files and paperwork (session notes, progress reports, etc.) for each child on caseload. Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (evaluations, IEP’s, quarterly progress reports, session notes, etc.). Participate in team meetings to make recommendations for development of IEP. Participate in team case conference meetings to review and update student intervention strategies. Establish and maintain professional communication with parents (notebooks, phone, etc) keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs. Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, or as needed, to review IEP goals/objectives and school performance. Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of children at all times. Provide and ensure appropriate, language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy. Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment. Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations is followed. Assist in planning school wide events. Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues. Maintain a high standard of classroom intervention by training classroom staff in area of expertise. Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar. Keep Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances. Appropriately represent the Center in all forums. Report to the Director or in his/her absence the Supervising Teacher. OUR REQUIREMENTS New York State Education Department certification in required area: Speech Therapist - Speech Pathologist and/or Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Investigation and Department of Education) New York State Central Registry Clearance Annual Medical Clearance $65,000–$70,000 Annually The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr