What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position at New Story Schools?
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, you'll provide individualized speech, language, communication, and feeding services to students ages three to 22. You'll 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 You'll Need
What You'll Do
Why You'll Love Working Here
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 talent@newstory.com.
As a Speech Language Pathologist at Meliora Academy, you'll provide individualized speech, language, communication, and feeding services to students ages three to 22. You'll 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 You'll Need
- Master's 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 You'll 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 student's 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 You'll 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 talent@newstory.com.