Northern Rivers Family of Services·City of Schenectady, New York
Provide individual and group speech and language therapy services to students in a special education program. Develop and implement IEP goals while maintaining accurate clinical records and supervising staff.
Provide individual and group speech and language therapy in person . Provide diagnostic speech and language evaluations and screenings. Write, maintain and chart records of children approved for speech and language services. Confer with classroom teachers in preparing daily speech and language activities for children in the Special Education Program. Complete initial and ongoing evaluations. Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives. Provide direct play-based child oriented therapy. Help supervise individual children and groups (progress monitoring) Complete reports, therapy notes, progress monitoring, and logs according to applicable time requirements. Supervise the Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) staff working under their direction, and complete supervision documentation. Requirements and Education: Requires at least one year experience working with students pre-K-12 with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of diagnostic, assessments and report writing. Familiarity with therapeutic diagnostics, assessments and report writing. Familiarity with therapeutic approaches dealing with language, articulation and oral-motor skills. Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. NYS Certification, license. ASHA Certification preferred. Benefits Health care package: medical, dental, and vision Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday Pay 401 (K) plan Life Insurance Loan repayment assistance Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work. Qualifications
Requires a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and at least one year of experience working with students with developmental disabilities. Candidates must hold NYS certification and licensure.
Market context
In New York, speech pathologist roles are typically driven by ongoing school-based and clinical needs for students with communication and developmental disabilities. These positions are competitive because employers often want a master’s degree, NYS certification and licensure, plus experience with students with developmental disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight relevant student-facing experience and licensure status.