Full Time & Part Time Available (Minimum 3 days/week) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Summary of Duties: + Provide intervention appropriate to the age and learning needs of each student, selected through an evidence-based decision-making process as mandated by each student's IEP. + Support the instructional program by working in partnership with others to meet students' needs. + Work with all age levels, serving a full range of communication disorders. + Maintain records of student progress and communicate effectively with families, staff, and other human service professionals. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: + Foster awareness of communication disorders and their prevention. + Promote healthy lifestyle practices to prevent conditions that result in communication disorders. + Conduct assessments to identify students' communication disorders. + Review clinical records and case histories. + Administer, score, and analyze both standardized and non-standardized speech-language assessments. + Inform and instruct the team on intervention strategies consistent with Evidence-Based Practices. + Attend CPSE-CSE meetings that may occur outside regular work hours. + Create and develop required reports and treatment plans according to specified guidelines. + Generate speech-language therapy prescriptions for needed services in accordance with New York state and county guidelines. + Plan, develop, and implement specific treatment programs and activities for individual students. + Ensure IEP mandates are fulfilled and document progress toward goals on the IEP. + Design and implement plans that adhere to state performance standards, reflect differentiated instruction techniques, incorporate technology, and are creative. + Contribute to the IEP process by devising appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives. + Engage students in activities that are interesting, meaningful, and individualized to reflect each student's developmental level. + Provide clear and succinct direction to students. + Promote a safe environment for students and staff. Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Speech Therapy Department Head. General Comments + Full Time or Part Time- if part time, candidates must work a minimum of 3 days + Candidates must be open to all types of students since they will be working with kids with different disabilities (primarily children with autism) + Candidates must at least appear confident when around students + Will be working in self contained classroom + Candidates must be NYS CCC-SLP certified as well as have the NYS TSHH Certification + Open to shorter term contracts (3 months) Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.