Helen Keller Services
Location
Islandia, New York
Salary
$72,000 - $82,000 / YEAR
The therapist will manage a special education preschool classroom for children with IEPs, focusing on communication, articulation, and oral motor skills. Responsibilities include documenting session notes, submitting quarterly reports, and collaborating with staff and parents to implement therapy goals.
A Master's Degree in Speech Therapy and 1-2 years of experience are required. Candidates must hold an ASHA Certificate and a New York State license as a speech-language pathologist and audiologist.
Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS' reach across the United States.
Helen Keller Services for the Blind is thrilled to announce we will be expanding our Children's Learning Center to two brand-new Long Island locations in Nassau and Suffolk County! These state-of-the-art facilities will serve preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as multiple disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, or pervasive developmental delays. This expansion reflects HKSB’s commitment to ensuring that Long Island families have access to the same high-quality early education and support services that have transformed lives in our Brooklyn Children Learning Center.
We currently have an exciting opening for a Speech Language Therapist in our soon to open Suffolk County Preschool! Located in Islandia, NY, the Speech Language Therapist will conduct a special education preschool classroom for children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
ASHA Certificate. licensed speech-language pathologist and audiologist in practice is required to complete 30 hours of continuing competency learning activities [http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/slpa/speechcefaq.htm#learn] during every three-year registration cycle. Of these 30 hours, at least 20 must be completed in a "professional" area, and the remainder may be in a "related area." The registration is through the New York State Office of Professions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move children that are up to 50 pounds safely. Additionally, the employee must be able to safely move children into and out of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and strollers.
At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:
Paid Time Off (in accordance with the school calendar), Paid Personal Time and Paid Sick Time
Health Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts: Life Insurance and Disability benefits
Voluntary Ancillary Benefits: 403 (b) Savings Plan with company match
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Market context
In New York, speech-language therapist roles are often in steady demand across schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensure and certification requirements. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a master’s degree, 1-2 years of experience, ASHA certification, and a New York State license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the setting you want.