Speech Language Pathologist – School Age Program 3,000 Sign On Bonus
Smithtown, NY - USA
Job Summary
Full-Time Salary $65000 $75000/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 1600 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 Brightways 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 .
The Role: Speech Language Pathologists 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 Youll 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. IEPs 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 Youll 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.
Heres 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. At Brightway we believe that with the right support progress is always possible.
About Company
Progress is always possible. Brightway is here for the whole journey, from early childhood through adulthood. 60+ years serving Long Island families with autism and developmental challenges. There’s always a way forward.