Job Description
POSITION PROFILE #JOS000381: *** JOB TITLE: TSHH / TEACHER OF THE SPEECH & HEARING HANDICAPPED (This is a TEACHER’S CERTIFICATION for Speech & Language Pathologists)(A provisional license is available in NYS for up to 5 years if currently taking courses toward certification) *** JOB TYPE: Temporary OR Permanent Full time OR Part time. 10 OR 12 month position. *** PAY SCALE: $38k-$48k BOE. *** RELOCATION ALLOWANCE / SIGN-ON BONUS: Available for Permanent Hire only. *** START DATE OF ASSIGNMENT: 9/25/07 *** SHIFT/HOURS/CALL/ROTATION: Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm and up to 4pm as needed. 6.5 hour work days / 32.5 hour work weeks. Approx. 1 690 hours per year worked. Part time hours available between 8a-4p. *** REASON POSITION IS OPEN: Military relocation of spouse (& family). *** DESCRIPTION of FACILITY/PRACTICE & LOCATION: Free-standing regional developmental evaluation center dedicated to EI pediatrics. 20% on site 80% in-home cases within 15 mile radius of facility. Infant preschool toddler daycare a special ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) classroom. Team approach and a great mentoring program in place to complete all goals for each CFY. Upstate NYS. 65 miles of a metro area. Near international airport with direct jet service to most major cities in the US. A reasonable distance from Canada the St. Lawrence River & the Adirondack Mountains. Large selection of year round sports. High quality education (each student is required to complete the ''NYS Regents Exam'' which is required of all schools). There is a large selection of private schools which are inexpensively priced. The region has rolling hills and many lakes. Many colleges and large universities with division one ranked football basketball & lacrosse teams. Moderate summer climate & seasonal climate changes that are beautiful. *** EDUCATION REQUIRED: NYS certification as a Teacher of Speech & Hearing Handicapped. *** STAFF/TEAM (Description): Will work predominantly autonomously staff includes 3 SLP’s 2 CFY’s 2 PT’s 2 OT’s 1 TSHH 2 SPED 3 REG.ED 6 RN’s 1 LPN’s 15 Teacher Aides 6 Certified Teaching Assistants. *** JOB DESCRIPTION: essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.: * Conduct evaluations on children from birth to 5 years old. * Diagnose and evaluate speech and language skills as related to educational medical social and psychological factors. * Development & implementation of goals plans and objectives for children from birth to 5 years old. * Plan direct and conduct rehabilitative treatment programs to restore communicative efficiency of individuals with communication problems of organic and non-organic etiology. * Conduct annual evaluations of children from birth to 5 years old. * Assess children needs for augmentation and adaptive equipment and help in securing necessary equipment. * Must be familiar with ***** dysphagia cognitive impairment and neurogenic communication. * Provide counseling and guidance and language development therapy to disabled children. * Review individual file to obtain background information prior to evaluation. * Develop and implement individualized plan for assigned patient to meet individual needs interests and abilities. * Review treatment plan assess individual performance. Modify change or write new programs. * Maintain records as required by law established policies and administrative regulations. * Participate in IFSP / Individual Family Service Plan & Meetings. * Attend meetings with the committee on pre-school special education. * Complete all required documentation including registers and discharge summaries. * Complete incident reports and documentation of minor injuries. *** BENEFITS: There is NO PAID TIME OFF for the first 30 days of employment. All time paid is accrued which includes (holidays vacation sick & personal time). * VACATION TIME: Accrue 8 weeks paid vacation that follows the school year calendar. 8 weeks off during the summer. * PERSONAL TIME: Accrue 3 days per school year calendar. * SICK TIME: Accrue 15 paid sick days per school year calendar. * PAID HOLIDAYS: Follows the school year calendar. * HEALTH INSURANCE: Employee must pay a portion. 3 plans available. * RETIREMENT PLAN: 401k. * CONTINUING EDUCATION ALLOWANCE: Available. * MALPRACTICE INSURANCE: Paid for by employer. *** BEST TIME TO INTERVIEW: Midday Monday -Thursday 11:00a -1:00p. • JOB REFERENCE: Please make sure that Job#: 149439-JJ appears in the subject line of your email response. • BONUS/COMMISSION: The bonus/commission for this position includes: SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $3 000. • RELOCATION PREFERENCES: Client prefers to hire candidates that are located anywhere. • JOB DURATION: This job is scheduled to last TEMP OPTIONAL. • BENEFITS: Client offers benefits with this position. • PAY RATE: The base Pay Rate for this position is between 38000 and 48000 annually. • EXPERIENCE DESIRED/REQUIRED: Applicants should have at least 1 year(s) of experience.
