K-5 Grades 6 - 8 School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Ballston Spa, New York
Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse and unique needs? This contract role offers the opportunity to provide dedicated speech-language pathology support in a specialized, nurturing educational setting serving students from kindergarten through high school.
Work within a close-knit community of educators and specialists, supporting approximately 78 students across 10 self-contained classrooms (8:1:3 staff-to-student ratio). Each classroom serves students with level 3 autism, severe cognitive disabilities, and significant behavioral needs, most of whom use alternative and augmentative communication and are non-verbal. You’ll have access to a dedicated therapy space and the structure of a year-round school, ensuring your work has sustained, positive impact.
Key Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and valid state licensure
- Prior experience with students in grades K–12, especially those with profound autism and communication needs
- Familiarity or proficiency with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices and strategies
- Ability to confidently adapt approaches for non-verbal communicators and severe behaviors
- Compassion, creativity, and strong collaborative skills
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide speech, language, and AAC support to ages 5–21 in a self-contained classroom environment
- Assess, develop, and implement individualized communication goals in IEPs
- Collaborate closely with teachers, aides, and related service providers
- Conduct group and one-on-one therapy in a dedicated space
- Support data collection and progress reporting
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule from 7:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday to Friday, with start dates as soon as possible and placement running through the end of the school year in a contract arrangement.
If you’re dedicated to empowering students who need it most and eager to work in a supportive, specialized school community, don’t miss this chance. Apply today and take the next step in your career supporting extraordinary students!
Compensation for this position ranges from $41.72 to $61.72. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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