IDEAL School of Manhattan·New York
The Speech Language Pathologist will provide individual and group therapy to students in grades 6-12 while collaborating with faculty to integrate goals into the classroom curriculum. Responsibilities also include conducting screenings, maintaining accurate student documentation, and participating in school community activities.
Title: Speech-Language Therapist
Reports to: Director of Therapies and Related Services
Supervises: N/A
Employment Type: Faculty; Full-time, Exempt
Work Location: 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004
Anticipated Start Date: August 26, 2026
The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.
The IDEAL School is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring Speech Therapist to work with students, with a focus on Upper School students Grades 6-12.
Candidates must have a NY State license and a passion for and skill in working with children in a school-based role, with students with expressive, receptive, pragmatic and articulation delays and disorders, and be confident working with children with intellectual disabilities and global delays.
At IDEAL, therapists are integral members of the faculty.
Therapists at IDEAL provide individual and group services to students, collaborate with teachers to ensure goals and interventions are developed and carried over into the classroom and curriculum, and provide informal, ongoing assessments of students as needed.
They also partner with administrators to work with CSE teams.
The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive education.
Include: Paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending program, health reimbursement account, commuter benefits program, income protection via short and long-term disability benefits, paid family leave, professional development opportunities, 403(b) plan with employer contribution(waiting period applies).
$65,000-78,000K (this represents the expected salary range for this position. Salary will be determined based on education, experience, and other job-related factors)
The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures.
This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and a valid New York State license in Speech-Language Pathology. A Certificate of Clinical Competence and experience working in a school setting are required.
Market context
Demand for Speech Language Pathologists in New York is typically steady across schools and early-childhood programs, especially for candidates who can support preschool populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for NYS Certification, NYS License, NYS TEACH Certification, and ASHA Membership, while also considering Clinical Fellowship candidates. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and highlight any preschool or CF experience in your application.