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Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)
Town of Brookhaven, New York

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$76k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - Early Childhood Services

Full time, Salaried

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 1,600 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, Brightway’s 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 brightwayny.org.

Salary Range: $62,961.60- $75,545.60/year

What You'll 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.

IEP’s, 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 Bring to Brightway

  • Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
  • NYSED licensure in Speech/Language Pathology
  • TSHH certification
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

What You Must Be Able to Do

  • Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
  • Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
  • Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
  • Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
  • Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
  • Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Why You'll 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.

Here’s 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 become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family!

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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. We are people inspired by purpose.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and assess clients using standardized testing and provide therapy services in accordance with IEPs and IFSPs. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with staff and families to support student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology along with NYSED licensure and TSHH certification. The role requires the physical ability to maneuver in a classroom setting and interact safely with children.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyClinical observationIEP documentationIFSP documentationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationRecord keeping

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

12
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)

Individual and Family Services
Smithtown, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Paid Training
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, EAP
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Career growth
Paid time off for school breaks