Speech Language Pathologist

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Gavras Center
- Auburn, NY

CF- $47,600/year

Licensed - $52,400-$64,000/year

This is a full-time, 35 hours per week, 10-month position.

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) have integral roles in education and are essential team members providing appropriate speech-language services to students exhibiting a full range of communication disorders including those involving language, articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, and swallowing difficulties. SLPs work in partnership with other educational staff to meet student's needs. SLPs help students meet performance standards of IEPs/IFSPs.

• Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from an accredited school.
• New York State Certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Clearance from Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) which includes NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Statewide Central Register Database Check and NYS Justice Center.
• Ability to provide documentation demonstrating that you are able to legally perform work in the United States.
• Valid New York State Driver's License.

• Basic knowledge of human growth and development with the ability to apply that knowledge in a holistic manner when planning educational programming for children, adults and families.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Multicultural awareness and respect for all people in accordance with agency standards, professional conduct and ethics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of a transdisciplinary approach through active participation as a team member.
• Share's educational/therapeutic knowledge and techniques as appropriate with other team members and willingly shares in team routines.
• Knowledge of, experience with or willing to learn a variety of evidence based educational strategies to include but are not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis, Pivotal Response Training, and Picture Exchange Communication System.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, Gavras' internal CMS software and the internet.
• Will successfully complete required training courses.
• Work effectively with parents/guardians, agency staff and community agencies.
• Knowledge of law as it relates to educating and managing students with disabilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions as circumstances are warranted.
• Problem solving skills.
• Collaboration skills.
• Trained in CPR/First Aid and maintained according to Red Cross standards.
• Communicate effectively with school personnel, families and the community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the mission and philosophy of the Gavras Center.
• Have two years of related experience, preferably with preschool/elementary school aged children. Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices in the area of speech-language pathology.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

• Responsible for direct and indirect therapeutic services to clients; teaching parents and involved staff in carryover techniques. Follow the policies, procedures and approved practices of the agency.
• Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to students according to students' IEPs/IFSPs.
• Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
• Developing treatment plans (IEPs/IFSPs plans) that are evidenced-based as well as child and family centered for overall…