Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Early Intervention / Preschool – $500 Sign-On Bonus
Listed compensation
$72-$130/hr
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Job Description
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
*$500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment with active cases-10hr weekly minimum* (licensed SLPs only)
Details About This Opportunity
- Location: Riverhead Facility and Preschool
- Employment Type: Fee-for-Service
*Full-Time if interested in both facility and preschool cases*
Schedule: Flexible scheduling, during and/or after school
Compensation
Fee for Service Rates
- Early Intervention: $72-$75/hour
- Preschool: $$75-$130/hour
Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.
What We Have to Offer YOU
Full Time Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!)
- 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- Professional Development Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Team Building Events
- Incentive Program
Part Time Benefits
We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Pet Insurance)
Full-Time Opportunities Available
Team Building events
Incentive Program
*Sick and Safe Leave: We care about your well-being. Team members receive paid sick and safe leave consistent with state and local regulations to support their health, family, and safety needs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for your caseload
- Administer and write up speech and language evaluations
- Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management
- Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs
- Create and maintain schedule with assigned individual families/school personnel
- Collect data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly
- Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews
Responsibilities for Evaluations
- Perform comprehensive evaluations in clinic, home and/or preschool based settings
- Write detailed speech and language evaluation reports demonstrating the child’s abilities and areas of difficulties
- Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and the evaluation team
- Develop appropriate functional goals using IEP direct
About You
If You Have These Attributes
- Passionate to work with children and their families
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals
- Self-starter and independent problem solver
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment
- Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary
- Must be a team player
- Life-long learner who is committed to personal development
And This Background
- Current NYS Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
- NYSED Certifications: TSSLD or TSHH
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Minimum of TSSLD or TSHH Certificaton required for Clinical Fellow
- Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families
Bilingual Is a Plus
Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!
** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.
Why Join Our Family?
Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.
Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Requirements
Requires current NYS Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist and either TSSLD or TSHH certification. A minimum of one year of experience working with children and families is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Family of Kidz holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 54 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 45% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,764 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $99k–$125k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York | 303 active | 6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 45% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,521 in the last 30 days | 1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Family of Kidz | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index54 active listings |
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