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New Story Schools (PA)
Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$78k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

As a Speech Language Pathologist at New Story Schools, you’ll empower students to find their voice, build communication skills, and gain confidence. You’ll work closely with educators, families, and therapists to deliver individualized speech and language support that helps each student reach their full potential.

  • What You’ll Need
  • Master’s degree from an accredited academic program in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Active ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)
  • Experience working in a school or clinical setting with students who have special needs
  • Knowledge of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation
  • Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
  • What You’ll Do
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that align with IEP goals
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams and families to deliver targeted speech-language therapy
  • Monitor progress, adjust plans, and maintain clear documentation of student growth
  • Create and evaluate IEP goals and provide data-driven updates for ongoing support
  • Use behavior management and engagement strategies to create a positive learning environment
  • 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

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

New Story Schools 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 conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals. They will also partner with multidisciplinary teams and families to deliver targeted therapy while monitoring student progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active ASHA certification (CCC-SLP). Experience working in a school or clinical setting with students who have special needs is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningProgress monitoringMultidisciplinary teamworkAssessment

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

1
$55k
5
$85k-115k
1
$140k
2
$145k-175k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Reno, Nevada

$70-$80/hr
#2

Full -Time Private School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Frederick, Maryland

$65-$75/hr
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/Vacaville

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist

$70k – $95k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Kutztown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$345k
Median resident rent
$1,106/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Reading, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About New Story Schools (PA)

Primary and Secondary Education
Mountville, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

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