About this opportunity
Woodfords Family Services lists this Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Therapeutic School Setting opportunity in waterville, Maine. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
*$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*
Woodfords is growing and seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Early Childhood Services (ECS) and Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) programs. This position will begin at our Waterville school and transition mid-year to our newly constructed Manchester campus, thoughtfully designed to support therapeutic, collaborative programming for students across ages and developmental needs.
To support this transition, this role includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Position Summary
Woodfords' ECS and SPPS programs serve learners PreK–5th grade diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Services are delivered in a therapeutic, treatment-based educational environment, where interdisciplinary collaboration is central to student success.
As the SLP, you'll play a vital role in helping students build communication skills, confidence, and meaningful connections—while working alongside a highly supportive clinical and educational team.
The Speech Therapist will provide direct (on-site) speech therapy services to a case load of students and assist the program in completing the following:
Provide direct, on-site speech-language therapy to a caseload of students
Conduct speech and language evaluations for initial placement and ongoing progress monitoring
Develop individualized Plans of Care, quarterly progress reports, and discharge summaries
Participate in IEP, IFSP, and family meetings as scheduled or required
Collaborate closely with Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Teaching Staff to deliver cohesive, student-centered programming
Provide training and guidance to teaching staff around speech and communication goals
Supervise speech assistants in accordance with Maine Board of Examiners requirements, as applicable
Opportunity Details
Full-time, center-based position
Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm
$70,400 - $85,000 per year
$2,500 Sign-on Bonus + Relocation assistance eligibility!
Qualifications
Must have a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
Must possess good organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Our employees are our greatest asset
In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits to full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week:
Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
Dental & Vision Package
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
10 Paid Holidays
1 Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% agency match after 1 year.
Robust Employee Wellness Program
Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Who We Are
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state. Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
waterville, ME, 04901, US
Who can apply
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