Speech Therapist

Position: 1.00 Speech Therapist

Location: Newark Education Center (NEC), Newark, NY 14513

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Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.

Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance. Learn more about our benefits by clicking HERE (

Start Date: September 01, 2026

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Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Speech Therapists are expected to:

• Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. • Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities. • Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs. • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents. • Record and report student progress.

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Job Qualifications

NYS Speech Therapist Certification is required. NYS Speech-Language Pathologist license is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities.Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels including, but not limited to:

•Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments. •Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction. •Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. •Excellent written and oral communication skills. •Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Initial and refresher TCI Trainings are provided by W-FL BOCES.

Application Deadline:07/15/2026