Speech-Language Pathologist - Special Needs School

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate more than75 years of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

Our special needs school in Commack, which operates year-round (regular school year plus six (6) week summer program), is seeking a NYS licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. This position is a full time position, with options for part-time and per diem work.

General Purpose of the Job

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of those students who have been referred by CSE/CPSE/EI and physician script has been obtained and assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluation of speech impaired individuals.
• Formulation of a treatment program based on data obtained through the evaluation process.
• Treatment of students through use of appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Communication of therapeutic procedures to parent, teachers and other staff members.
• Attendance at meetings with other staff members in order to convey and receive information concerning student care.
• Participation in in-services.
• Records student status, therapeutic interventions recommended.
• Consultation with equipment technicians and other vendors.
• Providing appropriate specifications and input for communication devices.
• Oversees and reviews the supervision of students and CFY candidates.
• To provide a safe, supervised nurturing environment to the students we serve.
• Supervision of clinics or participation on committees as assigned by the Director of Educational Services/designee or Clinical Supervisor.
• All required documentation and paperwork completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Responsible to ensure updated and accurate prescriptions are maintained for each student on their current caseload.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Clinical supervision of CFY's, Students and observational volunteers in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education and/or Experience

Master's degree from an accredited college or university. NYS Speech-Language Pathologist license. Two years "pediatric/rehabilitation" experience preferred.

UCP of Long Island offers generous paid time off, major medical and dental and additional voluntary insurance plans, a defined contribution pension with optional 403b retirement plan.

UCP of Long Island is an equal opportunity employer