SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM SIGN ON BONUS*

Salary Range: $65,000 USD to $75,000 USD

Salary: $65,000 USD per year

Description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM!

Full-Time, Salary $65,000 – $75,000/year

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shifts Available:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm (32.5 hours per week)

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: Speech Language Pathologist’s in the School Age Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to provide speech/language therapy to the people Brightway Living & Learning supports in a classroom setting. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis. See full job description for qualifications and responsibilities.

What You Bring to Brightway Living & Learning:

• Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

• NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology

• TSHH/TSSLD certification

• Experience working with children with disabilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate, assess and screen clients using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills

• Provide speech/language therapy according to the mandated paperwork (i.e. IEP’s, IFSP etc)

• Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.

• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.

• Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.

• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate continuing education, in-service training or higher education.

• Other duties as assigned

What You Must Be Able to Do:

• Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

• Lift/move 20 lbs. (mats)

• Run after a student up to 500 feet

• Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.

• Detect and respond to fire alarms

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.

• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.

• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.

• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.

• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.

• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.

• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient

• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic

• A good communicator and team player

• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you will become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here ( to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

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