Job Description

Job Location: Schenectady, NY 12303
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $39.60 - $53.77 Hourly

Job Shift: DaySpeech Therapist - School - Leave Position
Leave position starting: 1/2026
Salary range  $39.60/hr -$53.77/hr  Depending on Experience
Please submit an updated resume so that we can pay you for your experience!

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Speech/Language Pathology with NYS teaching certification required;
- Clinical Fellowship Year opportunity available.
- - Preferred:
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- - - Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology preferred;
- - - NYS professional licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
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Who we are:
Wildwood School, a part of Wildwood Programs, provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible; Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests.
Who we are looking for: A Speech Therapist, who will enjoy working in a special education school environment, where passion and creativity rule to provide children with disabilities, like autism, a robust learning experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Completes in-depth diagnostic evaluations of students’ speech, language, and communication abilities and audiological screenings.
- Presents a comprehensive analysis of students’ communication abilities and needs.
- Develops and implements effective goals, techniques and lessons.
- Incorporates available technology (software, adaptive equipment, AAC devices, internet research) to maximize students’ potential.
- Works with students and their families holistically.
- Integrates goals across program, including community.
- Trains team members in the application of techniques.
- Works collaboratively with team members to solve problems.
- Uses effective proactive and reactive behavior management strategies.

QualificationsAdditional Requirements:
- A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Must have daily access to their own vehicle and drive our students when the program requires it.
- Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes deescalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.