Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.

Salary Range: $48,932 - $56,736, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance

.As soon as possible through approximately 12/1/2023 (this position is to cover for a leave)

Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Therapists are expected to:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of students.

• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to learning

. • Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.

• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.

• Record and report student progress.

W-FL BOCES job descriptions including access to those titles which fall under Ontario County Civil Service, are available by clicking HERE (https://www.wflboces.org/operations-and-management/human-resources/job-descriptions) or by visiting www.wflboces.org and searching “job descriptions.”

Location: Newark, NY

Job Qualifications

NYS Speech Therapist Certification is required. NYS Speech-Language Pathologist license is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities.

Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels including, but not limited to:

• Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments. • Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction. • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments

Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. W-FL BOCES provides Initial and refresher TCI Trainings.

Application Deadline:04/30/2024