Speech-Language Pathologist

Bond Health -

School Speech-Language Pathologist Needed!

POSITION SUMMARY : This position requires working with children of various ages and a variety of disabilities (preschool to 12th grade).

Position requires being an itinerant and traveling to different school sites within the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Evaluate communication problems including receptive-expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, neuromuscular and non-vocal.
• Must document evaluation results and relate the impact of the communication disorder to the educational performance of students.
• Identify needs, prepare treatment plans, make recommendations regarding the interventions and individualized programs ( IEPs ).
• Provide speech / language therapy to communication-disordered students from regular and special educations classrooms.
• Provide informational and consultative services relative to the management of the communication disorder to the student, education team, family, related medical agencies and community agencies.
• Demonstrate positive relationship skills with students, parents and colleagues.
• Able to function effectively as an active, productive, and integral member of educational teams.
• Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• Able to organize caseloads.
• Document third party billing activities.
• Knowledge of due process.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to children with disabilities.
• Able to complete activities that support compliance with Federal, State and local mandates.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

ASHA CCCs or equivalent, CFY welcome.

Current Washington ESA certification.

Experience with interventions of the communication needs of a variety of students and varying disabilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT :

Criminal background clearance

Maintain a current ESA Certified Washington State Certificate

KNOWLEDGE OF :

School board policies and procedures

ABILITY TO :

Continue professional development

Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail

Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications

Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines

Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers

Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality

Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community

Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY :

Knowledge / awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.

Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.

Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar : A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.

Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Weekly Pay!

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact :

Yanet Haile

Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing

5824 12th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY, 11219

Office : 1-718-302-0040 ext. 205

Fax : 1-718-302-0070

[email protected]