Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

The New School of Montpelier (NSM) is a student-centered, employee-owned cooperative therapeutic school for students aged 5-22 and adult Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Support Providers. We aim to prepare individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives through evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Consult on individual Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that prioritize the whole child.
• Guide student programming that emphasizes real-world participation.
• Provide direct instruction in social communication, self-advocacy, reading, and writing.
• Manage a small caseload of students.
• Supervise and train SLPAs and student support staff (if designated).
• Develop speech and language and literacy IEP components: present levels, grade level expectations, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure the implementation of speech, language, and literacy programs, materials, and resources for students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative positive relationships with all team members.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in communication sciences & disorders or a related field as approved by ASHA.
• Experience with development and administration of programming for students with significant challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal, and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, and car insurance.

Qualifications

• Vermont Educational Speech Pathologist teacher’s license endorsement preferred.
• Experience with staff supervision and training.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive pay plus benefits package totaling between $84,868 to $95,412 for the 2026–2027 school year, based on qualifications and experience. The package includes:

• Health insurance or health stipend
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k retirement plan with employer match

Pay

The salary range for this full-time, 222-day position is $70,000 - $80,000, with an employer-paid benefits package ranging from $14,868 - $15,412.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule with 12 paid holidays and 13 paid personal days off as part of the annual school calendar.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@nsmvt.org. Applications can also be mailed to The New School of Montpelier Human Resources, 9 West Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For assistance or accommodations, contact the Human Resources Director at 802-222-6129. The New School of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.