Speech and Language Pathologist - Mt. Marion

The Anderson Center for Autism is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Speech‑Language Pathologist to support preschool‑aged students at our Mt. Marion location. In this role, the Speech‑Language Pathologist provides comprehensive speech and language assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation services within an interdisciplinary early childhood program. The SLP partners with educators, families, and related service providers to promote functional communication, social interaction, and developmental progress while ensuring services align with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and New York State requirements.

Why Join Us

The Anderson Center for Autism is committed to optimizing the Q uality of Life (QofL) for individuals with autism. Joining our team means contributing to a mission‑driven organization that values collaboration, professional excellence, and person‑centered support. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during critical early developmental years while working within a supportive, interdisciplinary preschool environment. Anderson fosters professional growth and encourages staff to actively promote quality of life outcomes for the individuals and families we serve.

Pay Range: $69,881.03 - $71,656.41 Annual Salary; Based on certifications

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct speech and language evaluations using standardized and/or criterion‑referenced tools
• Prepare written evaluation reports, summaries, IEP goals, objectives, and progress documentation
• Provide individual and group speech‑language therapy services
• Address functional communication, speech and language development, oral‑motor skills, and AAC needs
• Integrate therapy goals into classroom routines and preschool programming
• Collaborate with classroom staff, related service providers, and families to support student outcomes
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning
• Provide consultation and guidance to staff regarding communication strategies and supports
• Communicate with families regarding student services, progress, and documentation needs
• 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

REQUIREMENTS :

• 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 maintained throughout employment
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, early childhood environment

BENEFITS :

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in the first year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Tuition partnerships and scholarship opportunities
• Professional development and agency‑wide training programs
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• And much more, see links below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package:

Keyword: Autism, Speech, ASD, Special Education, Preschool, First Shift, School, SLP, Human Services, Non-Profit, ADHD, Disabilities, Cognitive, Behavioral, Special Needs, Treatment Team

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. 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. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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