Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Diem​/Community Based Program

Overview

Perform speech-language evaluations and conduct therapy sessions in accordance with students’ IEP/IFSPs. Communicate appropriately with professional staff and families of assigned students. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the regulations established by NYSED, DOH and other oversight agencies

STANDARD 1:
Professional Duties

• Assess students’ needs through a variety of formal and informal measures.
• Analyze assessment results to form appropriate diagnoses and generate objective goals for students’ IEP/IFSPs.
• Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and strategies for facilitation of speech, language and pragmatic skills.
• Provide speech-language services in accordance with the frequency, duration and location specified on students’ IEP/IFSPs.
• Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students’ behavioral support plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to be an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Inform team members of students’ progress on goals and provide activities to be carried over into the classroom/home environments.
• Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.
• Participate in conferences, including parent, team, CPSE, CSE and/or IFSP meetings, as assigned (may include evening meetings).
• Maintain appropriate professional standards in interactions with families.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parent/guardian regarding students’ progress and intervention strategies.
• Conduct in-service training for staff and/or families, as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork in an appropriate, accurate and timely manne
• Organize and complete reports and evaluations in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize problems that occur and report them immediately.
• Demonstrate flexibility and be readily adaptable to change.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Supervise interns as requested and maintain contact with university supervisors regarding the student intern’s progress.
• Maintain required certification and/or licensure through completion of continuing education credits, renewal and payment of annual dues, as required for this position.
• Participate in speech-language screenings as requested.
• Determine the need and arrange AAC evaluations for students, as deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities.

STANDARD 2:
Therapy Environment Management

• Responsible for health and safety of students.
• Maintain a healthy, safe and attractive environment.

STANDARD 3:
Professional Behavior

• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Conduct self at all times in an appropriate manner
• Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures

STANDARD 4:
Professional Development

• Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program.
• Participate in program required in-services and act in an appropriate manner

STANDARD 5:
Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:

• Corporate Compliance
• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Departmental in-service education program requirements
• Quality improvement activities
• Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
• Regulatory requirements
• Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols
• Fire prevention and safety protocols
• Infection control practices and procedures
• Annual physical examination, medically approved Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations
• Active supervision of students

STANDARD 6:
Performs other related duties as required.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of all students.
• Modify strategies, activities and/or therapeutic interventions to…