Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

***This job will be located in Montpelier, VT***

At The New School of Montpelier (NSM) , you’ll find a welcoming community, opportunities to grow professionally, a supportive working environment, and one on one trained staff. Join our passionate team of educators and support staff who believe every individual has limitless potential.

Who is NSM? We are a student centered, employee owned cooperative, year round therapeutic school for students 5-22, and adult Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Support Provider. We create learning communities with a culture of safety and belonging committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives.

Mission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging.

Position: NSM is currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join a student-centered team to consult on individual IEPs that value the whole child. Guide student programming rooted in real-world participation. Provide direct instruction in social communication, self-advocacy, reading, and writing. Flexibility of hours can be negotiated. A clinical fellowship year may be available.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in communication sciences & disorders or a related field as approved through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Clinical Fellowship Year supervision may be available. A Vermont Educational Speech Pathologist teacher’s license endorsement is preferred. Must have experience with development and administration of programming for students with significant challenges. 

Other requirements for this position include:

• Develop speech and language and literacy IEP components: present levels, grade level expectations, goals, and objectives.
• Guide SLPAs and student support staff (if designated) in the implementation of speech, language and literacy programs, materials, and resources for students. 
• Responsible for managing a small caseload of students.
• Experience with staff supervision and training.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain collaborative positive relationships with all team members.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle inspection and car insurance is required.

Compensation & Benefits: We are seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, 222-day position, including 12 paid holidays and 13 paid personal days off as part of the annual school calendar.

This position offers a pay plus benefits package totalling between $84,868 to $95,412 for the 2026–2027 school year , based on qualifications and experience.

Current Pay Plus Benefits Package Includes:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
• Employer-Paid Benefits: $14,868 - $15,412
  * Health insurance or health stipend, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

The New School of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

\nCompany Description

We are a student centered, employee owned cooperative, year round therapeutic school for students 5-22, and adult Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Support Provider. We create learning communities with a culture of safety and belonging committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives.

Mission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging.

Company Description

We are a student centered, employee owned cooperative, year round therapeutic school for students 5-22, and adult Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Support Provider. We create learning communities with a culture of safety and belonging committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives.\r\n\r\nMission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging.