School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Language Pathologist – SLP

Horizon Healthcare Staffing is searching for a Speech Language Pathologist for one of our school districts located in Islip, New York.

Job Details:

• Monday through Friday
• School Hours
• Full-time or Part-time
• Immediate Start Date
• Pre-school Students
• Competitive Salary and Weekly Pay
• Excellent benefits package

Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathologist program
• At least 1 year of experience as an SLP preferred
• New York State Licensed Speech Therapist
• Pediatric experience preferred but not required.