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Developmental Disabilities Institute Early Childhood Speech Pathologist in Huntington, New York
Description
Do you want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Join the DDI, Early Childhood Services team where best practices are utilized to provide superior education and therapeutic services for children who present with developmental delays. (Salary Range $55,091.40 - $66,109.68/year) (Days/hours M-F 8a-3:30p)
We are looking to recruit for our Early Childhood Learning Centers. All Therapists are offered on-going trainings and support provided by experts in the field of education. Our classroom environments are enriched with “State of the Art" materials to meet the needs of our students and each center has beautiful outdoor learning areas; including outdoor nature classrooms. Our school programs operate on a 12 month calendar with 9 weeks of vacation scheduled throughout the year.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
ASHA certified preferred
TSHH certification
Experience working with *(young) children with disabilities, preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc)
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.
Other duties as assigned