CHC LEARNING CENTER, A Program of The Center For Handicapped Children, Inc.
Speech Language Pathologist/CFY
CHC LEARNING CENTER, A Program of The Center For Handicapped Children, Inc., Amherst, New York, United States
Overview
Under direction, performs responsible work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communicative disorders of speech, voice, and language, as well as oral/motor and feeding disorders. Responsibilities
Plans and provides educational group and individual therapy programming as indicated by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Provides supervision, evaluation, and work assignments to assigned instructional assistants, therapists, student teachers and/or volunteers when appropriate Responsible for own involvement as an active contributing team member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative learning and work environment Administers audiometric screening evaluations When necessary confers with physicians, other professional individuals, and parents concerning the diagnostic and therapeutic program and overall communication and oral/motor/feeding needs of the student Documents evaluations, treatment goals, plans and student progress Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, workshops, etc. Keeps up to date on current professional literature Writes letters of justification for AAC devices to either Early Intervention, School Districts, or Medicaid Performs Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE, or Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) evaluations as necessary Performs related work as required Job Specifications / Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and New York State Licensure and ASHA certification or eligibility to begin Clinical Fellowship year New York State Teaching Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) initial/professional certificate or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) permanent certificate Necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the students Understanding of child development Compassionate understanding of and genuine concern for children with multiple disabilities and their families Ability to communicate with students, staff members, and parents in a cordial and professional manner Ability to work in an educational setting in a confidential and professional manner Daily lifting, movement and transferring of students is required Daily feeding or oral motor program implementation is required Team/mechanical lifting of students and/or equipment and materials Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices is required Other limited physical activities may be required Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary Physical contact with and/or possible exposure to bodily fluids may occur Job Details
12-month position Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Education Administration Programs Note: This description excludes extraneous job postings, alerts, and unrelated postings. The content focuses on the role responsibilities, qualifications, and job requirements for the Speech-Language Pathologist position.
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Under direction, performs responsible work in identifying, appraising, and interpreting communicative disorders of speech, voice, and language, as well as oral/motor and feeding disorders. Responsibilities
Plans and provides educational group and individual therapy programming as indicated by Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Provides supervision, evaluation, and work assignments to assigned instructional assistants, therapists, student teachers and/or volunteers when appropriate Responsible for own involvement as an active contributing team member involving group decision making and the development of a positive, cooperative learning and work environment Administers audiometric screening evaluations When necessary confers with physicians, other professional individuals, and parents concerning the diagnostic and therapeutic program and overall communication and oral/motor/feeding needs of the student Documents evaluations, treatment goals, plans and student progress Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, workshops, etc. Keeps up to date on current professional literature Writes letters of justification for AAC devices to either Early Intervention, School Districts, or Medicaid Performs Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE, or Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) evaluations as necessary Performs related work as required Job Specifications / Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and New York State Licensure and ASHA certification or eligibility to begin Clinical Fellowship year New York State Teaching Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) initial/professional certificate or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) permanent certificate Necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the students Understanding of child development Compassionate understanding of and genuine concern for children with multiple disabilities and their families Ability to communicate with students, staff members, and parents in a cordial and professional manner Ability to work in an educational setting in a confidential and professional manner Daily lifting, movement and transferring of students is required Daily feeding or oral motor program implementation is required Team/mechanical lifting of students and/or equipment and materials Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices is required Other limited physical activities may be required Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary Physical contact with and/or possible exposure to bodily fluids may occur Job Details
12-month position Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Education Administration Programs Note: This description excludes extraneous job postings, alerts, and unrelated postings. The content focuses on the role responsibilities, qualifications, and job requirements for the Speech-Language Pathologist position.
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