Speech Therapist/Pathologist - Short Term Substitute

Job Description

Title: Speech Pathologist

Description: This is a professional position responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and helping to prevent speech, language, cognitive communication, voice swallowing, fluency and other related disorders.

Qualifications:

• Hold valid New York State certification in Speech and Language Disabilities and NYS License as a Speech Language Pathologist

• Knowledge of the current principles and practices of Speech Language Pathology

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population of students and families

• Ability to create a safe and culturally inviting environment

• Effective communication and problem solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational setting with all stakeholders

Responsibilities: Shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be able to work across all settings, Pre-Kindergarten to High School serving students with a range of disabilities including those involving language,

• Provide intervention services to support students and reduce academic barriers

• Utilize appropriate evaluation tools to assess students' abilities as they relate to

communication

• Gather and interpret data to inform instructional practices

• Complete activities such as Individualized Education Program development, Medicaid billing, report writing and treatment plan/therapy log development

• Engage with students and families from culturally diverse backgrounds

• Work collaboratively with District and Building Level leadership and staff

• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Elementary or Secondary Special Education or district office administration

Reports to: Building Principal, Director of Elementary or Secondary Special Education

Terms of Employment:

The position of Speech Pathologist is a 10 month role. The terms established in accordance with the contract between the Superintendent of Schools and the Victor Teachers' Association.

Short Term Substitute Speech Therapist/Pathologist Salary: $220 per day