Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

At Meliora Academy we provide individualized education for students with autism and related challenges focusing on academics life skills and independence. Guided by collaboration evidence-based practice and whole-child support we help students grow with confidence. Join us and make a difference every day.

As a Speech Language Pathologist at Meliora Academy youll provide individualized speech language communication and feeding services to students ages three to 22. Youll collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to help neurodiverse students strengthen their functional communication skills access appropriate AAC supports and make meaningful progress across school community and vocational settings.

What Youll Need

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Connecticut State Department of Education 061 Certification and Department of Public Health licensure

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

• Experience supporting neurodiverse students including strong knowledge of AAC feeding skills and total communication approaches

• Current Safety-Care First Aid and CPR certifications with the ability to lift push pull or move up to 60 pounds

What Youll Do

• Screen and assess students receptive language expressive language speech production oral-motor feeding and functional communication skills using appropriate evidence-based measures

• Collaborate with the AT Coordinator to select customize program and recommend AAC systems based on each students individual needs

• Develop and deliver research-based therapy services for students individually and in small groups across school community and vocational settings

• Create assessment reports IEP goals annual performance reports progress updates and service documentation while meeting all CT-SEDS and school deadlines

• Partner with families educators the feeding team and other multidisciplinary professionals while participating in CST meetings and supervising SLPAs or Clinical Fellows as needed

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles) plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts mindfulness apps and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement career development programs and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling life coaching and mental health resources

• Life insurance disability coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Meliora Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy status national origin age disability genetic information or status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .