Therapist Speech

***NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!***

• $750– on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

Vision Statement:

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Mission Statement:

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

SLP/CCC/TEACHER OF SPEECH AND HEARING HANDICAPPED

We seek employees who are energetic, creative, and caring and those who always see the opportunity in a challenging situation.

Join a Team Where Your Contributions Make a Positive Difference in Someone's Life!

OUR MISSION: To foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science-in particular Applied Behavior Analysis and to assist each and every individual in identifying and realizing his or her own goals.

Qualifications:

· Minimum Baccalaureate Degree

· New York State Teaching Certificate- (TSHH) or (TSLD) in Special Education

· Speech Language Pathologist Licensed

Accountable to the Related Services Coordinator and indirectly to Executive Director.

Responsibilities

· Conduct 30 minute individual and group speech session per student IEP.

· Manage schedule to maximize IEP compliance (i.e., see all students on caseload per schedule)

· Attend meetings with parents, classroom teachers, and school district representatives

· Write quarterly progress reports on progress toward IEP objectives

· Write progress notes for case reviews and special meetings

· Maintain full caseload to meet state mandated productivity levels.

• *MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLANS *PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY & SICK TIME FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES.