Shrub Oak International School
Speech Language Pathologist (Licensed w/ TSSLD)
Clinical Services - Mohegan Lake, NY - Full Time
Shrub Oak International School is the new benchmark in autism education. We are a private day and boarding school in northern Westchester County, serving the needs of an international coed population of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Shrub Oak is a school where each student is respected as an individual and surrounded by experts who care and work to bring out each student’s greatest strengths. Our curriculum brings together the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education to prepare our students for independent adult life and employment. Offering two distinct educational programs, with both day and boarding options, Shrub Oak truly is a school like no other. Connect to a career, where passion & purpose combine.....
We have an exciting new position, reporting to our SLP supervisor. In this full-time, year-round position, he/she will provide expertise in speech and language and related services, serving as an integral part of our clinical team, and working on a transdisciplinary team to support our students. They will provide expertise in conducting assessments, consulting and counseling, as well as designing and developing treatment plans and interventions that meet the individualized needs of students. He/she will maintain key relationships and collaborate as needed and required with students, their families and all levels of staff at the Shrub Oak International School to ensure that the individualized needs of each student are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgment is required.
Essential Functions:
- Provides individual and group speech and language services within a transdisciplinary model that are individualized in nature and meet the needs of each student
- Conduct a combination of push-in and push-out services across the school building and in the community
- Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that are evidenced based, safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs
- Continually monitor students' progress and adjust treatments accordingly based off clinical observations and data collection
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations of a student's speech and language capabilities
- Collaborates with other clinicians, and members of the Education and Student Life teams to ensure carryover and generalization of communication skills across all aspects of a students’ day
- Collaborate with other clinicians, and members of the Education and Student Life teams to seamlessly integrate speech and language services into social and life skills learnings and support given the individualized needs of each student
- Work closely with other clinicians, as well as members of the Education and Student Life teams to contribute to a student’s ITEP as needed and required to support their growth and development
- Proactively maintains communication with students, family members and/or other care givers as appropriate to effectively address student progress, development and emergencies, as needed
- Maintains appropriate and timely records and reports (e.g. sessions notes, triennials) as required
- Participate in professional development and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge and to remain at the forefront of clinical advancements in the areas of intervention, evaluation, life skills and related areas
- Actively assists with other programs, events, and services administered through Shrub Oak and could be involved in a wider range of responsibilities
- Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
Experience and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- NYS Licensure in good standing with up to three (3) years of experience is preferred.
- Recent graduates seeking Clinical Fellowship are encouraged to apply.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
- TSSLD (Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities) certification.
- Experience working with elementary, middle, and/or high school students with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders; school-based experience is a preferred.
- Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems preferred, including both high- and low-tech tools.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate appropriately, and adapt to change across individual, team, or organizational levels.
- Experience developing and implementing behavior intervention plans that address challenging behaviors and promote positive outcomes.
- Skilled in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with staff, students, and families.
- Ability to function effectively in a high-energy, occasionally stressful environment.
Physical Requirements/Demands
A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Sitting at a desk, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. Crisis intervention and support required as needed.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Competitive Benefits Package.
EEO Statement:
Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of his/her job. Please advise us if you require reasonable accommodation. Shrub Oak International School maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action disciplinary action including termination.
