Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.