Anderson Center for Autism
Location
Latham, New York
Salary
$69,881 - $71,656/yr
The SLP will conduct speech and language evaluations and provide individual and group therapy for preschool-aged students with autism and neurodivergent needs. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate therapy goals into classroom routines and maintain regulatory compliance.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Communication Disorders or a related field. New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped is required.
Are you a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist who believes that young children can meet their fullest potential when they feel seen, heard, valued, and understood?
Have you been searching for the right workplace in which to build your long-term career, where your skills will help autistic and neurodivergent students express themselves - and you, too, can shine?
As a Speech-Language Pathologist for our preschool-aged students, you will do more than provide comprehensive speech and language assessment, therapeutic intervention, and consultation services. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to propel children toward a successful journey ahead - building their feelings of self-worth as they discover how to best express their ideas, needs, and wishes. And by partnering with educators, families, and related service providers, you’ll give each child the opportunity to have an entire team of people who understand how to generalize skills in various settings.
Although a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, our clinicians are afforded a strong degree of professional autonomy, with decision-making guided by best practices, evidence-based interventions, and the best interests of students. We’ll provide you with therapy resources and supports, including assessment materials, AAC supports, assistive technology, curriculum resources, and professional development as needed.
This is a chance to do purpose‑driven work for an organization that aligns with the values which probably inspired you to enter this profession in the first place. Here, you can turn your compassion into action and make a profoundly meaningful impact.
And as part of our team at Anderson, you will also have the chance to flourish - both in and out of the workplace. Ours is an agency that prioritizes a work-life balance, with limited expectations outside of normal work hours, and an ongoing effort made to protect your personal time. In addition, robust benefits, generous time off, retirement plans with employer contributions, and career advancement pathways await; many come to Anderson for an opportunity and stay for decades!
To actively support Anderson’s mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.
$69,881.03 - $71,656.41 Annual Salary; Based on certifications
Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life? A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism. Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!
Apply today. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!
Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you’ve envisioned.
Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.
And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.
In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you’ll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.
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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.
Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
In New York, speech-language pathologist openings are commonly driven by school-based student support needs and compliance with special education services. These roles can be competitive because they require a master’s degree plus New York certification, and candidates should review the district setting, caseload expectations, and professional development offerings closely. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; if you plan to apply, confirm that your TSSLD or equivalent certification is current and aligned to the posting.
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