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About the Role

Gersh Academy is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy support to children ages 5-21. The role involves regular collaboration with other disciplines and requires independent review of outcomes and modification of intervention programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential, with experience in screening, evaluation, educational program and transition planning, and therapeutic intervention for students with disabilities being ideal.

Responsibilities

Promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities.
Provide support to families.
Collaborate with other disciplines 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.
Maintain appropriate documentation regarding student services and subsequent needs in compliance with state and local requirements.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders.
TSSLD certification preferred.
PROMPT Experience preferred.
Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others.
May need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations.
May need to lift a child.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students.
Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.

Skills

Speech therapy
Collaboration
Clinical reasoning
Professional judgment
Screening
Evaluation
Educational program planning
Transition planning
Therapeutic intervention
Working with children with autism
Behavior management techniques
Report writing
Consultation
Documentation

Location

Onsite in Queens

Work Type

Onsite
Full Time

Education Level

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Supportive work environment committed to personal and professional growth

About the Company

Gersh Academy is seeking a smart and energetic Speech and Language Pathologist.
Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.