SLP Needed for Early Childhood Education & Preschool Special Education Program

The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide developmentally appropriate speech and language services to preschool-aged children in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The SLP will work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, families, administrators, and other related-service providers to support children's communication skills across the school environment. We are looking for someone who believes therapy should be engaging, play-based, individualized, and functional and who enjoys collaborating with classroom teams to help children generalize their skills throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individual and small-group speech and language therapy as mandated by each student's IEP.
- Evaluate and address receptive language, expressive language, articulation, phonological development, pragmatic/social communication, and other communication needs.
- Develop individualized therapy goals and strategies based on each child's developmental and educational needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely session notes, progress reports, attendance records, and other required documentation.
- Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and adjust therapeutic approaches as appropriate.
- Participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, case conferences, and collaborative planning when required.
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers to incorporate speech and language strategies into classroom routines, centers, play, and instruction.
- Provide teachers and teaching assistants with practical strategies for supporting communication throughout the school day.
- Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, special education teachers, administrators, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding student progress and strategies that may support communication development.
- Utilize play-based, sensory-informed, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic activities.
- Support children who use or may benefit from visual communication systems, AAC, picture supports, or other alternative communication methods.
- Maintain therapy materials and spaces in an organized, clean, engaging, and child-friendly manner.
- Follow all school policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable NYSED and program requirements.

Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program.
- Current New York State Speech-Language Pathologist license or appropriate eligibility/credentials for the position.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred, when applicable.
- TSSLD certification or appropriate New York State certification/eligibility for working with school-aged/preschool children, as required.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children and children with disabilities strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, and special education documentation.
- Experience with autism, developmental delays, language disorders, articulation disorders, AAC, and social communication needs is a plus.

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance Work