Speech Language Pathologist

Ithaca City School District; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Annual materials budget

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for Pre-K to join our early childhood education team. The role provides direct therapy, consultation, and speech improvement sessions in inclusive classroom settings, with CFY supervision available.

Responsibilities include CPSE documentation, IEP development, evaluations, collaboration with district leadership, educators and families, and commitment to culturally responsive practice to support all students.

Qualifications

• Possession of New York State teacher certification as Speech and Hearing Handicapped and licensure as Speech Language Pathologist or eligible by first date of employment.
• Requires at least a Bachelor's degree.
• Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language services in an inclusive classroom.
• Direct therapy, consultation, and speech improvement sessions.
• CPSE documentation and IEP development.
• Conduct evaluations and collaborate with building/department leadership, educators and caregivers.
• Commit to culturally responsive practices to support all students.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

IEP development

Diversity & equity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

New York State certification or eligibility as SLP

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist Pre-K

Brief Description: Join our early childhood education team to provide speech-language services in an inclusive classroom setting. Work with a variety of preschool students, including those who use augmentative and alternative communication aids and devices. Other duties include, but are not limited to, CPSE documentation, IEP development, evaluations, collaboration with building/department leadership, educators, and caregivers. The speech-language therapist will provide an inclusive approach to speech and language acquisition and development for students by providing direct therapy, consultation services, and speech improvement sessions to enable all children to access and progress in the general education curriculum. Ideal candidates will show experience with diverse cultures, anti-racist approaches to the particular work of a speech therapist, and a commitment to working with the school community towards the success of all students. Position includes: supervision available for Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), follows the school calendar and hours, full benefits and annual materials budget.

Location(s): District-wide

Anticipated Start Date: 8/31/2026

Posting Dates:3/13/2026 - Until filled

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1

Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
5. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
6. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be completed. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Possession of New York State teacher certification as Speech and Hearing Handicapped and licensure as Speech Language Pathologist required or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

About Us:

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Visit Our Website: ithacacityschools.org

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.