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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 collaboration with other disciplines, 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.

Responsibilities

Promote optimal function and engagement in meaningful activities.
Provide support to families, and 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

Must have current NY license.
TSSLD certification preferred.
PROMPT Experience preferred.
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.
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, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes.
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

Screening
Evaluation
Educational program planning
Transition planning
Therapeutic intervention
Speech therapy
Language therapy
Auditory processing disorder therapy
Articulation therapy
Voice fluency therapy
Working with children with autism
Behavior management techniques
Writing evaluations
Writing progress reports
Consultation
Collaboration
Documentation
CPI procedures

Location

Onsite at our school in Bronx
May be required to travel to other locations

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$3,500 Sign On Bonus

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k matching)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

About the Company

Gersh Academy is seeking a smart and energetic Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy support to children ages 5-21.
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.