Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
  
  
  

Job Description: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Position Type:

• Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem
  
  
  

Location:

• Schools within NECSD & Homebound Students
  
  
  

Reports To:

• Clinical Supervisor / Program Manager
  
  
  

Job Summary:

We are seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide school-based and home-based speech therapy services to students with disabilities in grades Pre-K to 12. The SLP will assess, diagnose, and implement intervention strategies to support students in achieving their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct speech-language evaluations for students referred through the Committee on Special Education (CSE).
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) based on assessment results.
• Perform feeding and swallowing assessments, if required.
• Provide direct and indirect therapy to students during school hours.
• Deliver therapy sessions using evidence-based interventions aligned with ASHA principles.
• Monitor and document student progress towards IEP goals.
• Provide therapy services for homebound students, as needed.
• Maintain detailed treatment logs, progress notes, and reports using IEPDirect or school-mandated systems.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and NYS regulations regarding student data privacy.
• Participate in IEP meetings to discuss student progress and necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, school administrators, and special education teams.
• Educate families and caregivers on at-home strategies to reinforce speech-language skills.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• New York State License as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in a school or pediatric setting.
• Knowledge of IEP documentation and school-based therapy protocols.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse student populations.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Prior experience working in New York school districts.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly and per diem rates.
• Flexible scheduling options (school-based, home-based, or hybrid).
• Professional development opportunities.