Speech Therapist, BEC

Application Deadline: 9/30/2026

About the role

Position: 1.00 Speech Therapist at the Bloomfield Education Center, with a start date of September 1, 2026. Depending on location, the role may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities, which may include oppositional and aggressive behaviors, mood disorders, and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts.

Responsibilities

• Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
• Record and report student progress.

Qualifications

• NYS Speech Therapist Certification required.
• NYS Speech‑Language Pathologist license preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with experience working with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments.
• Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.
• Ability to perform one‑ and two‑person lifts and/or physical interventions daily with students weighing 50‑200 pounds.
• Successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training (initial and refresher trainings provided by W‑FL BOCES).

Benefits

• Paid holidays & leave time
• NYS retirement
• Health & dental insurance

Pay

Salary Range: $52,341 – $61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.