JOB SUMMARY:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the quality of speech and language therapy services incorporating state of the art knowledge of children’s needs. We are currently looking to hire a Speech Language Pathologist for our Bronx location.

We are ONLY looking for candidates who can start within the next 2-3 weeks.

This position is 100% on-site, not remote. Kennedy Children's Center is a year-round school and only works with children ages 3-5 years.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide evaluation and therapy services as assigned.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences to determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide consultation on speech and language issues to teaching staff and other related personnel and programs.
• Provide counseling to families regarding their child’s speech and language development and stimulation.
• Participate in in-service training and supervision.
• Maintain and make available to the Speech Supervisor all records and reports required by the department and the Agency.
• Perform other assigned duties as defined and directed by the Speech Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college. (Required)
• New York State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (Required)
• New York State certification as a TSSH/TSSLD. (Required)
• NPI approval number.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. (Required)
• Very recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintains knowledge of current developments in the field of speech and language pertinent to the work of the Agency.
• Effective planning and problem-solving.
• Must be well versed in the EasyTRAC system, as well as other special education/related services software.
• Excellent oral communication and written skills.
• Must be able to work in collaboration with other staff members across departments and work sites.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish an added advantage
• Consistently able to supervise children outside while exposed to the sun, rain, and/or weather and temperature changes adhering to the playground rules and gym play zones.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Consistently able to lift children up to 50 pounds from floor to waist height.
• Consistently able to observe and respond to children’s needs, emergencies, and/or conflicts that might occur in the classroom, playground, and in common areas.
• Consistently able to deal effectively with working closely with children, parents, co-workers, and administration.

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Kennedy Children’s Center may assign employees to duties and locations as it deems necessary at its discretion.