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. 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.
Speech Language Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities
Speech and Language pathologists will promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities.
They will provide support to families, and collaborate with other disciplines, as needed in order 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
In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs
*Please note all the above are the responsibilities of the role, however the role is not limited to only the above*
Requirements
Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications
Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
TSSLD certification preferred
PROMPT Experience preferred
Speech Language Pathologist Working Conditions
Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:00pm, part time available
Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed based on school events
School/Classroom Setting
Speech Language Pathologist 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 insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Referral program
Flexible spending account