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About the Role

As a Speech-Language Pathologist for preschool-aged students, you will provide comprehensive speech and language assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support children's self-expression and build their self-worth. The role emphasizes professional autonomy guided by best practices and evidence-based interventions, with provided therapy resources and professional development.

Responsibilities

Be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, leadership, and other related service professionals to support student outcomes.
Create an engaging, motivational, structured experience for students by conducting speech and language evaluations using standardized and/or criterion-referenced tools, and delivering individual and group speech-language therapy services.
Prepare written evaluation reports, summaries, IEP goals, objectives, and progress documentation.
Address functional communication, speech and language development, oral-motor skills, and AAC needs.
Integrate therapy goals into classroom routines and preschool programming.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
Provide consultation and guidance to team members regarding communication strategies and supports.
Review and upload therapy prescriptions/scripts to the CPSE portal.
Coordinate service start dates, manage therapy schedules, monitor productivity, and arrange make-up sessions.
Report missed sessions to school districts in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Compile related service discipline reports for annual and regulatory reporting.
Provide oversight and support to related service providers in the preschool setting.
Maintain accurate records and comply with all licensure, certification, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate progress updates with parents and guardians, celebrating strengths, breakthroughs, and milestones while sharing strategies to help navigate challenges.
Help create a culture of unconditional positive regard that maximizes strengths while effectively navigating challenges, and ultimately do what you can to optimize student success and self-confidence.

Requirements

Dependability, compassion, integrity, patience, adaptability, perseverance, and a genuine belief that students deserve the opportunity to feel seen, heard, valued, and understood.
Strong communication, organizational, collaborative, interpersonal, teaching, and problem-solving skills.
Deep understanding of autism, developmental disabilities, and how to navigate complex communication needs and sensory sensitivities.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, early childhood environment, and to build connected, trusted relationships with children and their families.
Alignment with our mission and values.
Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or related field.
Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates are encouraged to apply; supervision and mentorship are available to support successful completion of the fellowship.
New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped.
Current New York State licensure and certification maintained throughout employment.
Complete agency orientation and training.
Fulfill all mandated reporting requirements, ensure compliance with agency policies, and adhere to organizational protocols.

Skills

Speech and language assessment
Therapeutic intervention
Consultation services
Communication strategies
AAC needs
Assistive technology
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Teaching
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry-level (CFY candidates welcome)

Education Level

Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or related field
New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Current New York State licensure and certification

Salary/Compensations

$69,881.03 - $71,656.41
$7,500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus

Benefits

Follows Academic Calendar with paid time off and recess days (Winter & Spring Break, school holidays, etc.)
Flexible Schedule
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Wellness program
Ongoing professional development
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Availability of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) supervision/support

About the Company

Anderson Center for Autism is an award-winning, evidence-based organization founded over 100 years ago, providing educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs.
The organization optimizes the quality of life for individuals with autism and cultivates a broader culture of acceptance in society.
Anderson prioritizes a work-life balance with limited expectations outside of normal work hours and efforts to protect personal time.
The company offers a supportive, friendly work environment that values ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship, and opens doors to new professional opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE