Speech Therapist (36321)

Speech Therapist

Springfield Gardens Queens Early Childhood Center - Springfield Gardens, NY 11434

Salary Range $69,485.13 - $86,960.00 Salary Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day

Description

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 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 others

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).