Speech and Language Pathologist (Licensed w/TSSLD) - Shrub Oak International School : Job Details

Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions.

Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.

Compensation: $82,000 - $111,500 annually, depending on years of experience and licensure

Benefits:

Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits:

• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition/Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts

Job Summary:

The licensed speech and language pathologist will provide expertise in speech and language and related services, serving as an integral part of our clinical team. They will conduct assessments, consult, and counsel, as well as design and develop treatment plans and interventions that meet the individualized needs of students. They will maintain key relationships and collaborate as needed and required with students, their families and all levels of staff at the Shrub Oak International School to ensure that the individualized needs of each student are met. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgment is required.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:15am-4:15pm
• As an exempt role, there may be additional work required outside these hours as dictated by the needs of our students and/or the program.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized speech and language services within a transdisciplinary model.
• Use creative, student-centered treatment approaches tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments based on clinical observations and data.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations of speech and language skills.
• Collaborate with clinicians, educators, and student life teams to integrate communication skills across all areas of a student's day and ITEP.
• Communicate proactively with students, families, and caregivers regarding progress and development.
• Maintain required records and reports.
• Engage in professional development to stay current with clinical advancements and intervention strategies.
• Support other Shrub Oak programs, events, and services as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• NY State SLP license in good standing and TSSLD certification.
• Clinical Competence certificate
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience; preference for experience with developmental disabilities or autism in a school setting (will consider strong clinical fellow candidates)
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication systems (AAC) preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills in a high-paced interdisciplinary environment.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and adapt to change at individual, team, or organizational levels.
• Ability to develop and implement behavioral plans, addressing challenging behaviors and fostering positive behaviors.
• Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with staff, students, and families to meet individualized student needs.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, occasionally stressful setting.

Physical Requirements/Demands:

A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Sitting at a desk, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment's notice. Crisis intervention and support required as needed.

Work Environment:

We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators.

EEO Statement:

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.

Please note:

SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.