Speech Language Pathologist - 3,500 Dollar Sign-On Bonus

Speech Language Pathologist - 3,500 Dollar Sign-On Bonus

Job Purpose

The Gersh Organization is dedicated to changing the lives of children on the autism

spectrum. Our team of professionals is committed to providing opportunities, inspiration,

and guidance for every child to reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they

face.

Gersh Academy is seeking a smart and energetic Speech and Language Pathologist to

provide speech therapy support to children ages 5-21. The Speech Pathologist will regularly

collaborate with other disciplines and services at departmental and system levels. Speech

Pathologist is expected to independently review outcomes and modify intervention

programs. Clinical reasoning and professional judgment are essential, and the ideal

candidate will have experience with screening, evaluation, educational program and

transition planning, and therapeutic intervention for students with disabilities.

Speech Language Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities

 Speech and Language pathologists will promote optimal function and engagement

in meaningful activities.

 They will provide support to families, and collaborate with other disciplines, as

needed in order to address goals and objectives as indicated in each student's IFSP

or IEP.

 Provide speech and language therapy / evaluations for language, auditory processing

disorder, articulation, and voice fluency

 Work with children who have autism

 Utilize behavior management techniques

 Write evaluations and progress reports

 Consult and collaborate with parents, schoolteachers, and fellow colleagues

 In compliance with state and local requirements, each therapist will be responsible

for maintaining appropriate documentation regarding student services and

subsequent needs

• Please note all the above are the responsibilities of the role, however the role is not limited

to only the above

Requirements

Speech Language Pathologist Qualifications

 Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders

 TSSLD certification preferred

 PROMPT Experience preferred

Speech Language Pathologist Working Conditions

 Location : Onsite at our school

 Monday – Friday / 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm

 School / Classroom Setting

Speech Language Pathologist Physical requirements

 Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and in some cases

may need to implement CPI procedures

 Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and in some

cases be able to lift a child

Benefits

 Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

 Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

 Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

 Paid Time O􀆯 (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

 Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

 Short Term & Long Term Disability

 Training & Development