Speech Pathologist, OT, Teachers needed in Bronx

Speech Pathologist, OT, Teachers needed in Bronx

CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education . For over 25 years, CITE has and continues to train TEACHERS (Early Childhood, Professional Certification, Special Ed,Grad Courses, DASA); COUNSELORS (School, Mental Health Masters, Advanced Certificate); and ADMINISTRATORS (SBL, SDL, Public Admin) in all five boroughs of NYC, Yonkers, Westchester, and Long Island.

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Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Teachers needed at The New LIFE School located in the South Bronx. 

We have several positions open and are seeking qualified candidates.  

The New LIFE School offers an intensive educational and therapeutic environment to foster the development of the academic, social, and emotional life of each student that walks through our doors. The New LIFE Schools is a New York State Approved Non-Public Day School serving students ages 8-21 (grades 3-12) whose educational and emotional needs cannot be met in a mainstream classroom setting.

Students are provided with a supportive, structured, and caring environment with small classroom sizes and individual academic and behavioral planning. Students are able to graduate with a Regents diploma, learn vocational skills, and work to their fullest potential at our school. Our goal is to enhance the academic and social-emotional success of our students so that they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We strive to “educate students in time to make a difference!

Our Mission

The New LIFE School is committed to fostering each individual student’s true potential to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. We strive to educate students in time to make a difference by tailoring their academic experience to their specific needs. Our foremost goal is to ensure that the school fits the student, not the student to the school.

OPEN POSITIONS:

POSITION: Occupational Therapist

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Occupational Therapist will fulfill the occupational therapy mandates for any student needing such services, as identified on the child’s Individual Education Plan, and will provide any necessary Occupational Therapy evaluations or updates. Occupational Therapy services may be provided on an individual or group basis and may be provided in a separate location or in the classroom, at the teacher’s discretion.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide individual and/or group Occupational Therapy sessions according to the schedule developed with the Clinical Director, in consultation with the Principal of The New LIFE School and the Executive Director.

Provide Occupational services to each identified student, as mandated.

Provide attendance card and log note documentation in support of Occupational services provided.

Formulate annual goals and short term objectives for our students that can be presented at annual review time to the Committee on Special Education.

Assess and screen possible candidates for Occupational Therapy as directed by the school administration.

Attend and participate in ongoing staff in-service trainings and quarterly meetings.

Reduce disruption to the regular class and school routine.

Provide an annual report of each student’s progress, with recommendations at annual review time as to continuance or termination of Occupational Therapy as a related service.

Assist classroom staff with adaptations needed for any student requiring Occupational Therapy services.

Perform a thorough Occupational Therapy evaluation for each student in need of services, as directed by school administration.

Assist parents / guardians in understanding the occupational needs of their special needs children.

Assist in the intake screening process as determined by potential student occupational needs.

Perform all other job-related duties as necessary.

SUPERVISES:

Occupational Therapy Intern

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy professional program recognized by NBCOT; must have completed all field requirements.

NYS Certification as an Occupational Therapist.

EXPERIENCE:

+Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an occupational therapist, preferably in a school system or other pediatric practice setting, or equivalent job experience with occupationally impaired children / adolescents

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to provide the level of occupational therapy services needed by a special needs adolescent population

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with classroom teaching staff

Demonstrated ability to effectively write occupational therapy reports

Demonstrated ability to effectively write occupational therapy evaluations

Demonstrated ability to communicate and represent our students at annual review meetings conducted by the Committee on Special Education

Demonstrated ability to provide the level of written data required to support occupational therapy services provided to each student at our school

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to meet the needs of our clients, residents or agency.

All cover letters and resumes can be submitted to:

Katiana Simon

ksimon@lssny.org

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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST:

Please be advised that the Speech Pathologist position is now open in The  New Life School program. See below for a brief description of the position.

The Speech Pathologist ensures that students who need speech services, as identified on their Individual Education Plans, receive such services, and provides necessary speech evaluations and updates. Speech services can be provided on an individual or group basis and can also be provided in a separate location or in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion. 

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POSITION:                              SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

REPORTS TO:                           Director of Clinical Services

CLASSIFICATION:                  Full-Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT:          Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Speech Pathologist ensures that students who need speech services, as identified on their Individual Education Plans, receive such services, and provides necessary speech evaluations and updates.    Speech services can be provided on an individual or group basis and can also be provided in a separate location or in the classroom at the teacher’s discretion.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.         Provide individual and/or group speech and language sessions according to the schedule worked out with the Assistant Principal in consultation with the Principal of The New LIFE School.

2.         Provide speech services to each student at least twice a week

3.         Maintain attendance cards and log note documentation of speech and language services provided to our students

4.         Formulate annual goals and short-term objectives for our students that can be presented at annual review time to the Committee on Special Education

5.         Consult with classroom teachers on language techniques appropriate for classroom use

6.         Assess and screen possible candidates for speech and language therapy as directed by the school administration

7.         Collaborate on curriculum with regard as to language activities used in speech therapy

8.         Avoid disruption to the regular class and school routine

9.         Provide an annual report of student progress with recommendations at annual review time as to continuance or termination of speech as a related service

10.       Assist classroom staff with adaptations for any student receiving English as a Second Language services

11.       Perform thorough speech and language evaluations, as directed by school administration

12.       Assist parents / guardians in understanding the speech and language needs of their children

13.       Assist in the intake screening process with determining potential student speech needs

SUPERVISES:

+          Speech / Language Intern

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

+          Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Speech & Language Therapy

            New York State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

EXPERIENCE:

+          Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist

            or equivalent job activities with language impaired children / adolescents

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

+          Demonstrated ability to provide speech and language services to a special needs adolescent population

+          Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with classroom teaching staff

+          Demonstrated ability to effectively write speech and language reports and evaluations

+          Demonstrated ability to communicate and represent our students at annual review meetings conducted by the Committee on Special Education

+          Demonstrated ability to provide written data required to support speech and language services provided to each student at our school.

All cover letters and resumes can be submitted to:

Katiana Simon

ksimon@lssny.org

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TEACHER POSITIONS: 3 positions open

Certified SCIENCE (EARTH, LIVING ENVIRONMENT, H.S. MATH, ENGLISH)

POSITION:                              SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO:                           Assistant Principal of The New LIFE School

CLASSIFICATION:                  Full Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT:          Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTON:

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for the academic, instructional, remedial, behavioral and adaptive needs of all our special needs students.   The Special Education Teacher must have strong behavioral management skills and techniques that foster the classroom instructional process.   The Special Education Teacher must have a functional understanding and ability to meet all reporting mandates as determined by various governmental agencies.   The Special Education Teacher must work cooperatively with fellow staff, parents, guardians, outside agencies and the Committee on Special Education to better serve our students.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.         Plan and implement appropriate and adapted classroom instruction for assigned students in accordance with mandates as found in each student’s Individualized Education Plan

2.         Prepare and implement short term objectives to meet the annual goals of each student as found on the IEP

3.         Follow school procedures for clerical tasks related to the IEP

4.         Prepare daily lesson plans for all instructional periods in a format developed in collaboration with the school administration

5.         Keep accurate records of individual student progress throughout the school year

6.         Provide students and parents with evaluative feedback on student progress on at least a quarterly basis

7.         Communicate on a regular basis with Related Services staff regarding each student’s overall social-emotional development in school and in the community

8.         Maintain an appropriate physical environment in the classroom and work areas

9.         Plan for the effective integration of the Teacher Assistant for all classroom activities

10.       Develop curricula throughout the school year consistent with the class profile developed with school administrative staff

11.       Actively participate in regular student progress conference sessions

12.       Assist and supervise students as required throughout the school day, including arrival and dismissal processes

13.       Participate in the intake screening process as requested for potential new enrollees

14.       Become familiar with each student’s initial case record review

15.       Communicate on a regular basis with the parents and guardians of each student

16.       Attend staff meetings before and after regular school hours and at other required meeting times and places

SUPERVISES:

+          Students

+          Teacher Assistants

QUALIFICATIONS

  EDUCATION:

+          NYS Permanent / Professional Certification in Special Education, Elementary or High School level and or content specialty certification as needed

+          NYS Provisional / Initial Certification in Special Education Elementary / High School level

+          NYS Dual Certification in Special Education and Curriculum Content

+          Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Education or a related field

  EXPERIENCE:

+          Minimum of 2 years’ classroom experience teaching special needs students or other related experiences dealing with children and adolescents

  SKILLS & ABILITIES:

+          Demonstrated ability to understand and implement NYS Learning Standards through the instructional classroom process

+          Demonstrated ability to provide effective classroom management skills and techniques for a school-age level special needs student population

+          Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with school administration, fellow teachers, Related Services staff, parents and guardians

+          Demonstrated ability to implement the mandates of each student’s IEP

+          Demonstrated ability to write appropriate and targeted student progress reports

+          Demonstrated ability to provide critical analysis of each student’s progress or lack of progress to CSE representatives, outside agencies, prescribing doctors, parents and guardians

+          Demonstrated ability to provide a safe and orderly classroom haven for our special needs students

+          Demonstrated ability to implement the school’s policies and procedures regarding Child Abuse identification and reporting

All cover letters and resumes can be submitted to:

Mathew Tucker

mtucker@lssny.org 

—-LSSNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer–

CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education . For over 25 years, CITE has and continues to train TEACHERS (Early Childhood, Professional Certification, Special Ed,Grad Courses, DASA); COUNSELORS (School, Mental Health Masters, Advanced Certificate); and ADMINISTRATORS (SBL, SDL, Public Admin) in all five boroughs of NYC, Yonkers, Westchester, and Long Island.

What question can we answer for you? 877-922-2483