Employment

Speech Teacher

Promote communicative and linguistic competence and optimize outcomes for profoundly deaf students 3-21 years of age. Candidates must have the following credentials: CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology), Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program, ASHA membership, and TSHH or TSSLD certification.  For more information, contact Kim Taylor, Speech & Language Department Supervisor, 718-350-3272 or email: ktaylor@lexnyc.org

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SUMMARY
Promote communicative and linguistic competence and optimize outcomes for profoundly deaf students 3-21 years of age.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Planning and implementing individualized intervention strategies that foster communicative competence
• Collaborating/consulting with classroom teachers
• Selecting and conducting appropriate assessments based on individual student needs
• Preparing evaluation summaries and annual review reports
• Develop treatment plans (IEPs) that are strength-based for overall educational improvement
• Participating in IEP meetings
• Engaging in continuing education and professional growth activities

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including proficiency in English and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Proficiency in American Sign Language require
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have the following credentials:
• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA membership
• TSHH or TSSLD certificate
• Knowledge of American Sign Language
• Experience working with Deaf students is desirable

SECURITY CLEARANCE
• Required clearance includes medical clearance, fingerprinted by the NYC Board of Ed, and SCR and SEL clearance 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of walking around in and outside of the building
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

AVAILABLE: Immediately

FOR INFORMATION: Contact: Kim Taylor, Speech and Language Department Supervisor 718-350-3272 Email: ktaylor@lexnyc.org

TO APPLY: Email: Restrada@lexnyc.org (Please indicate the Speech-Language Pathologist position in the subject line)
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