Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Therapeutic School Setting

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

*$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

Woodfords is growing and seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Early Childhood Services (ECS) and Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) programs. Services will be provided onsite at our SPPS Program in New Gloucester, ME! We are located on the beautiful Pineland Farms campus with access to scenic walking trails, organic market, seasonal events, & more!

Additionally, this role includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Position Summary

Woodfords' ECS and SPPS programs serve learners PreK5th grade diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Services are delivered in a therapeutic, treatment-based educational environment, where interdisciplinary collaboration is central to student success.

As the SLP, you'll play a vital role in helping students build communication skills, confidence, and meaningful connectionswhile working alongside a highly supportive clinical and educational team.

The Speech Therapist will provide direct (on-site) speech therapy services to a caseload of students and assist the program in completing the following:

• Provide direct, on-site speech-language therapy to a caseload of students
• Conduct speech and language evaluations for initial placement and ongoing progress monitoring
• Develop individualized Plans of Care, quarterly progress reports, and discharge summaries
• Participate in IEP, IFSP, and family meetings as scheduled or required
• Collaborate closely with Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Teaching Staff to deliver cohesive, student-centered programming
• Provide training and guidance to teaching staff around speech and communication goals
• Supervise speech assistants in accordance with Maine Board of Examiners requirements, as applicable

Opportunity Details

• Full-time, center-based position
• Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
• $70,400 - $85,000 per year
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus + Relocation assistance eligibility!

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
• Must possess good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Our employees are our greatest asset

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits to full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Dental & Vision Package
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% agency match after 1 year.
• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

**Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program**

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

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