Speech Language Pathologist - OrderID: 5276

Job Description

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Long Island City, NY 11101
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM; one day per week until 4:00 PM for a team meeting
Setting: School/Classroom – Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to work with students in a school-based setting in Long Island City, NY. The SLP will provide speech and language therapy and evaluations while collaborating with families, teachers, and other professionals to support each student's individual goals.

This position is ideal for an SLP who enjoys working with children and contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy and evaluations for students

• Address areas including language, auditory processing, articulation, voice, and fluency

• Work with children with autism and a variety of communication needs

• Support students in achieving goals and objectives outlined in their IFSP or IEP

• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques

• Complete evaluations, progress reports, and required documentation

• Maintain accurate documentation of student services and ongoing needs in accordance with state and local requirements

• Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals

• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote optimal student functioning and engagement

• Attend weekly team meetings

• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support students and the school program

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Disorders, or a related field

• Current New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license required

• TSSLD certification preferred

• PROMPT experience preferred

• Experience working with children with autism preferred

• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams

Physical & Workplace Requirements

This is an active school-based position that may require physical assistance and intervention to maintain student safety.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday

• Ability to lift at least 50–65 pounds and assist or physically support students of varying sizes when necessary

• Ability to implement CPI procedures, including therapeutic holds, when trained and required for safety

• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from potentially unsafe situations

• Ability to maintain focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment

• Ability to multitask and adjust priorities quickly

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional working relationships

• Ability to perform job duties during behavioral escalations or other stressful situations

Work Location: Onsite in Long Island City, NY. Some travel to other locations may be required.

If you are a licensed Speech Language Pathologist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a school-based environment, we encourage you to apply with your updated resume.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.