Instructor (Speech), Box BAT-570/00135

Job Description

The New York State Education Department's Office of Special Education and Access is seeking candidates for an Instructor (Speech) position in the New York State School for the Blind. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Administer and interpret standardized speech/language assessments;
• Write speech-language reports/generate recommendations;
• Ensure an appropriate IEP is established and all mandates fulfilled;
• Deliver speech-language services addressing receptive/expressive communication, feeding/swallowing disorders, augmentative/alternative communication, assistive technology, voice/fluency, and/or articulation/phonology and conduct activities for students to enhance development of speech/language skills in areas of need;
• Collect and record data measuring student progress;
• Establish a weekly schedule ensuring that all speech-language caseload mandates are met;
• Assist in Home-Residential-Health Center-School communication and program consistency;
• Perform other Behavioral and Health and Safety Standards as defined in the employee handbook; and
• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND a valid New York State Teaching Certificate in Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or in Speech and Language Disabilities AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• possess NYS licensure in Speech Pathology.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher AND a valid New York State Teaching Certificate in Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or in Speech and Language Disabilities AND the ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting of children.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• possess NYS licensure in Speech Pathology.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.