Bilingual Special Education Speech Therapist- Astoria Blue Feather

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

Currently seeking a Bilingual Special Education Speech Therapist  for Astoria Blue Feather Early Learning Center. MUST be fluent in Spanish & English. 

Address: 27-07 8th Street Astoria, NY 11102

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development
• & more

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:00 P.M
• 10 month program with a 30 day summer session

Responsibilities include:

• Assure delivery of speech-language pathology services as per student’s IEP and participate in service scheduling.
• Provide assistance and consultation to Teachers of Speech and Language Disabilities and/or Clinical Fellow Therapists at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed.
• Provide mandated speech related services as per student’s IEP.
• Maintain session notes which reflect activity during individual and group therapy sessions.
• Assess students annually and provide periodic progress reports and annual reports which include descriptions of student’s performance, areas of need and recommendations.
• Complete IEP for students based on assessment which addresses individual needs in areas of communication and update IEP as needed.
• Assist in acquisition of assistive technology for students in need of such technology.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and represent student needs in area of communication and feeding.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $85,696.00 per year

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in Speech Therapy
• Must be a New York State Licensed Speech Therapist with their Bilingual Extension
• Must be fluent in Spanish & English. 
• Experience with students with autism is required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.