Speech Language Pathologist Lead (Bronx)

• →Provide direct speech therapy services.
• →Support and mentor therapists within the department which may include supervisory hours
• →Oversee therapy documentation and compliance.
• →Coordinate services with other departments or school teams.
• →Help manage caseload assignments and students' plan of care
• →Assisting with department-wide administrative tasks
• →Auditing of SOAP notes, progress marks, and annual reviews

*Please note that the above responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization. *

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• TSSLD certification preferred
• Active and valid license to practice as an SLP in NY state.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• 5+ years of direct experience as a practicing speech-language pathologist, preferably in a school setting
• Leadership or Supervisory Experience as a SLP is a must
• Experience mentoring, training, or supervising other SLPs, CFs, or support staff (SLPAs).
• Strong Clinical Skills
• Expertise in assessment, treatment planning, and therapy for a wide range of speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
• Additional certifications in areas like AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), autism, or any other specified area are a plus
• PROMPT Training

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures. 
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

• Location: Onsite at our campus in the Bronx, or any other NY location as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to other locations
• Monday – Friday / 8:00AM-3:30PM (and once a week until 4PM for a team meeting)