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Rebecca School
Mount Vernon, New York

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$95k

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Job Description

At Rebecca School, we support students ages 3–21 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime® model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Rebecca School, you will support students with special needs to find their voices and reach their full potential. You’ll create a positive, collaborative environment focused on helping each child communicate and connect in meaningful ways.

What You'll Need

  • Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or related field
  • Valid New York State license and certification in speech-language pathology
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and reporting
  • Ability to work well with students, staff, parents, and the public
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, the DIR model and its application to instruction

What You'll Do

  • Administer pediatric speech assessments to determine students’ language, articulation, and feeding needs
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals to enhance communication and learning

Provide individual and group therapy sessions, maintain progress records, and deliver written assessments and reports

Collaborate with team members, participate in meetings, and provide education on speech strategies and the DIR model

  • Support daily school needs including classroom coverage, bussing, and maintaining student safety
  • 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

Rebecca School 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will administer pediatric speech assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to enhance student communication and learning. They will also provide therapy sessions, maintain progress records, and collaborate with the school team to support student safety and daily needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology or a related field and possess a valid New York State license and certification. Proficiency in or a willingness to be trained in the DIR model is also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric speech assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyCommunication strategiesArticulation therapyFeeding therapyProgress reportingClassroom support

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In New York, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (122 salary observations; 309 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,785 salary observations; 8,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 16 employers

14
<$95k
4
$95k-120k
7
$120k-145k
3
$145k-170k
1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
35%
PSLF eligible
19%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$80/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Vernon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$661k≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,628/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rebecca School

Primary and Secondary Education
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Paid school breaks
Paid holidays
Gym discounts
Mindfulness apps
Prescription savings
Tuition reimbursement
Career development programs