Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.
Position: 1.00 FTE Speech Therapist
Location: Newark Education Center (NEC), Newark, NY 14513
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Salary Range: $50,027 - $58,370, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Start Date: 08/28/2024
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Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Speech Therapists are expected to:
• Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
• Record and report student progress.
W-FL BOCES job descriptions including access to those titles which fall under Ontario County Civil Service, are available by clicking HERE or by visiting www.wflboces.org and searching “job descriptions.”
NYS Speech Therapist Certification is required. NYS Speech-Language Pathologist license is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels including, but not limited to:
•Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments.
•Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction.
•Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.
Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Initial and refresher TCI Trainings are provided by W-FL BOCES.