Speech-Language Pathologist - Mt. Marion
About The Position
As a Speech-Language Pathologist for preschool-aged students, you will provide comprehensive speech and language assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation services. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to help children express themselves, building their feelings of self-worth as they discover how to best express their ideas, needs, and wishes. By partnering with educators, families, and related service providers, you’ll give each child the opportunity to have an entire team of people who understand how to generalize skills in various settings. Clinicians are afforded a strong degree of professional autonomy, with decision-making guided by best practices, evidence-based interventions, and the best interests of students. The organization provides therapy resources and supports, including assessment materials, AAC supports, assistive technology, curriculum resources, and professional development as needed. This is a chance to do purpose-driven work for an organization that aligns with the values that inspired you to enter this profession. The agency prioritizes a work-life balance, with limited expectations outside of normal work hours, and an ongoing effort made to protect personal time. Robust benefits, generous time off, retirement plans with employer contributions, and career advancement pathways are available.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or related field.
- New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped.
- Current New York State licensure and certification maintained throughout employment.
- Complete agency orientation and training.
- Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.
- Dependability, compassion, integrity, patience, adaptability, perseverance, and a genuine belief that students deserve the opportunity to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood.
- Strong communication, organizational, collaborative, interpersonal, teaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of autism, developmental disabilities, and how to navigate complex communication needs and sensory sensitivities.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, early childhood environment, and to build connected, trusted relationships with children and their families.
- Alignment with our mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, leadership, and other related service professionals to support student outcomes.
- Create an engaging, motivational, structured experience for students as you conduct speech and language evaluations using standardized and/or criterion-referenced tools, and as you deliver individual and group speech-language therapy services.
- Prepare written evaluation reports, summaries, IEP goals, objectives, and progress documentation.
- Address functional communication, speech and language development, oral-motor skills, and AAC needs.
- Integrate therapy goals into classroom routines and preschool programming.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
- Provide consultation and guidance to team members regarding communication strategies and supports.
- Review and upload therapy prescriptions/scripts to the CPSE portal.
- Coordinate service start dates, manage therapy schedules, monitor productivity, and arrange make-up sessions.
- Report missed sessions to school districts in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Compile related service discipline reports for annual and regulatory reporting.
- Provide oversight and support to related service providers in the preschool setting.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with all licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate progress updates with parents and guardians, celebrating strengths, breakthroughs, and milestones while sharing strategies to help navigate challenges.
- Help create a culture of unconditional positive regard that maximizes strengths while effectively navigating challenges, and ultimately do what you can to optimize student success and self-confidence.
Benefits
- Follows Academic Calendar with paid time off and recess days (Winter & Spring Break, school holidays, etc.)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Wellness program
- Ongoing professional development
- Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (restrictions apply)
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Availability of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) supervision/support
- Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
