Speech Language Pathologist Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $73,000.00 to $85,000.00

Join Rebecca Schools, a network of private therapeutic day schools serving children ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders. Founded in 2006, we use the DIRFloortime® model to foster communication, social interaction, and personal growth. Our skilled educators and therapists collaborate in thoughtfully designed sensory gyms, art studios, and bright classrooms, creating a nurturing environment where students thrive."

Why join us?

• Salary - $73,000.00 to $85,000.00 based on 12-month position education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule - Monday-Friday Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00-3:30 Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00-4:30
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment

Your Role as a Speech Therapist:

• Deliver Individualized Therapy - Provide both individual and group speech-language therapy tailored to meet the unique communication and developmental needs of each student.
• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments - Evaluate students' functional levels in areas such as language acquisition, articulation, oral motor skills, and feeding. Provide detailed written reports with identified needs and treatment strategies.
• Develop & Implement Communication Supports - Design, implement, and train staff on the use of linguistically and developmentally appropriate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools to support student communication.
• Support Educational Teams - Collaborate with educators and therapists to model and facilitate the use of oral motor techniques, visuals, and language strategies. Help create a consistent, supportive communication environment across settings.
• Work Collaboratively - Serve as an active member of an interdisciplinary team. Participate in regular meetings, share insights, and contribute to whole-child approaches to care.
• Engage with Families - Maintain regular communication with parents and caregivers to share progress, provide strategies, and support home-school consistency.
• Support Professional Practice & Compliance - Attend staff development and continuing education programs to stay current. Use universal precautions, ensure student safety, and participate in IEP meetings and hearings when necessary.
• Embrace DIRFloortime® Practices - Be comfortable with, or open to training in, the DIRFloortime® model and apply its principles to therapy, communication, and relationship building.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) - Clinical Fellows (CFs) welcome to apply
• Open and eager to learn about the DIRFloortime® approach

Preferred/Nice to have:

• Certification in DIRFloortime®
• Prompt-trained
• Experience with AAC and assistive technology

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Rebecca School, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!