Speech Language Pathologist - Abilities First Middletown Education Center in Middletown NY

Abilities First • Middletown, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Abilities First is seeking a patient, energetic, and passionate Speech Language Pathologist for its Middletown Education Center in Middletown, New York. The position supports educational programming for school-age children across ability levels as part of an interdisciplinary team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for 35 hours per week and 48 weeks per year. The stated pay range is $65,989.18 to $67,989.18; the actual starting salary depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The salary range excludes fringe benefits and any applicable job-specific stipends.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for the speech therapy program for an assigned caseload, including evaluation, program planning and implementation, scheduling, coordination with students and school staff, interdisciplinary communication, and required documentation. The role also involves collaboration with teachers and counselors on treatment plans, participation in meetings and conferences, maintaining treatment sites, and contributing to staff development and specialized teams as appropriate.

Abilities First, Inc. has provided services for individuals with developmental disabilities for more than 60 years, including education, day programs, residential services, community connections, and employment services. The organization describes itself as mission-driven and committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.

Benefits include personal and sick time and additional paid time off in accordance with the school calendar; medical, dental, and vision plans; a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings plan options; employer-paid life insurance; tuition reimbursement; career development training; on-demand access to earnings; and staff appreciation events, employee awards, team celebrations, and performance recognition.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the New York State Department of Education as a Speech Pathologist.
• New York State teacher certification.
• English verbal and written communication skills sufficient to ensure adequate regulatory documentation.
• Ability to push and pull students in wheelchairs; lift, bend, squat, turn at the knees, pivot, and grasp with both hands, with or without reasonable accommodation, to safely perform relevant CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention, and lifting and carrying techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with oral motor therapy, dysphagia, and augmentative communication is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and periodic re-evaluations.
• Plan and implement speech therapy programs for an assigned caseload.
• Schedule caseload activities in conjunction with classroom staff and other related services.
• Coordinate programs among students, counselors, teachers, and case managers.
• Maintain interdisciplinary communication regarding programs.
• Report at team meetings and annual reviews as needed.
• Complete required written documentation in accordance with Abilities First policies and applicable program requirements, meeting paperwork deadlines and using required agency forms and content.
• Attend program staff meetings and parent/teacher conferences as assigned by program directors.
• Work with counselors and teachers to develop student treatment plans.
• Perform related work assigned by program directors.
• If licensed, supervise staff speech pathologists participating in a Clinical Fellowship year.
• Assist in maintaining treatment sites.
• Provide departmental or staff in-services when indicated.
• Provide the Program Director with a list of needed therapy materials.
• Participate in the Feeding Team or Augmentative Communication Team when appropriate.
• Ensure employees follow the Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior, corporate compliance and HIPAA standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Adhere to ASHA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, agency policies and procedures, and requirements for personal and others' safety.
• Follow applicable State Education rules and regulations; preschool employees must also follow Office of Children and Family Services policies.
• Perform other appropriate job-related activities as requested by a supervisor or as circumstances warrant.

Benefits

• Personal and sick time, with additional paid time off in accordance with the school calendar.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development training opportunities.
• On-demand pay with access to earnings as early as the next day.
• Staff appreciation events, employee awards, team celebrations, and recognition of exceptional performance and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time