Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $54-55 per hour

About the Role

Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support K–8 students in New York, NY. Collaborate closely with educators and families while making a lasting difference in students' academic and everyday communication. This is a local contract position.

Position Overview

• Assess students' speech, language, and communication needs through formal and informal evaluations and ongoing classroom-based observation.
• Provide direct speech-language therapy and individualized interventions based on each student's assessed needs and goals.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, progress reports, and other documentation while maintaining accurate service and attendance records.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress, coordinate services, and promote communication skills across the school environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active New York State Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates will be considered
• Valid TSSLD and/or TSHH Certification
• Current NPI number required; school-based experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Earn $54.20 - $55.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Speech-Language Pathologist, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school-based schedule with 37.5-hour weeks and paid sick leave.

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution. We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.