Speech Language Pathologist

Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc.; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition & certification assistance

Medical/dental/vision

Career growth

NADSP rewards

Job summary

Center for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services to students under their IEPs within a school-based caseload. The role emphasizes collaboration with the treatment team, timely documentation, and active participation in CSE meetings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, a NYS license, and CCC certification, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. A valid NYS driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• NYS License as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience with school-aged children with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical activities (twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing) and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Driver's license preferred in NYS.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech services as per student IEP mandate to students on designated caseload.
• Writes logs, reports, and evaluations as required.
• Ensures that all documentation and reports are completed in a timely fashion.
• Participates as a member of their designated students treatment team.
• Participates in student CSE meetings as assigned.
• Adheres to all school and agency policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled department and school meetings.
• Attends trainings/conferences for professional growth.
• Provides consultation for staff regarding classroom interventions.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with administration, staff, and parents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Verbal/written documentation

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

NYS License as SLP

CCC

Valid NYS Driver's License preferred

Job description

Job Overview

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a sign‑on bonus of $1,000.

Looking for purpose in what you do? The Center is the perfect place for you!

At the Center, our mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support individuals to live, work, learn, and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence, innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness, and open communication.

We are proud to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full equity and inclusion.

Schedule: Full‑Time: Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑3:30 pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides speech services as per student IEP mandate to students on designated caseload.
• Writes logs, reports, and evaluations as required.
• Ensures that all documentation and reports are completed in a timely fashion.
• Participates as a member of their designated students treatment team.
• Participates in student CSE meetings as assigned.
• Adheres to all school and agency policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled department and school meetings.
• Attends trainings/conferences, when available, for professional growth.
• Provides consultation for staff, when requested, with regards to suggestions, ideas, and information for classroom-wide and individual interventions.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with administration, staff, and parents.

Job Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• NYS License as a Speech‑Language Pathologist.
• Valid NYS Driver's License preferred.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with school-aged children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as (but not limited to) twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing.
• Must be able to sit, walk, drive, and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

What We Offer

• Generous PTO Package (36 weeks)
• 14 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions & matching
• Paid training & career development
• $5,000 per year for tuition & certification assistance
• Medical, dental, vision + 24/7 virtual care
• Career growth: 80% of our roles are filled through internal promotions
• NADSP credentialing with up to $3,250 in rewards

An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.