Director of Speech Therapy Services
77 Days Old
Location: Remote in Lancaster, PA 17601
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience
Join New Story Schools (NSS), a leading special education provider dedicated to making a lasting impact on students' lives. We serve children and young adults ages 5-22 in grades K-12 across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio, partnering with families and school districts to create a safe and empowering space for growth and development. Our schools offer small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and a supportive environment where students are empowered to succeed academically and socially."
At the heart of our work are our core values - integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support - which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.
Why Join Us?
- Salary - Based on education and experience.
- Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
- Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
- Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
- Strategic Leadership & Vision: Drive the vision and strategic planning for speech-language services, ensuring alignment with special education objectives and diverse student communication needs across multiple school settings.
- Program Oversight & Compliance: Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of speech therapy programs; establish and enforce policies, procedures, and data-driven metrics to ensure consistent, high-quality, and equitable services.
- Team Supervision & Development: Supervise and mentor SLPs and SLPAs, offering regular evaluations, guidance, and professional development to build a skilled, collaborative, and effective therapy team.
- Innovation & Clinical Best Practices: Promote and implement evidence-based practices and innovative interventions, including AAC and assistive technology, to support communication goals and student progress.
- Collaboration & Integration: Partner with administrators, educational staff, and related service providers to integrate speech therapy within school programs and enhance communication support for students.
- Operational Management & Resource Allocation: Oversee budgeting, procurement, and management of materials, tools, and staffing to ensure adequate resourcing and consistency in service delivery statewide.
- Statewide Travel & Support: Travel to school locations across the state to provide direct supervision, ensure program consistency, and support the expansion of in-district speech-language therapy services.
- Educational & Licensure Requirements: Holds a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field and maintains current CCC-SLP licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Clinical & Leadership Experience: Brings over ten years of school-based speech therapy experience, including a minimum of five years in a leadership, supervisory, or administrative role.
- Crisis Intervention & Student Safety: Skilled in verbal and physical crisis intervention techniques to support students displaying aggressive behaviors, ensuring a safe and responsive environment.
- Mobility & Emergency Response: Capable of quick, agile movement to physically redirect students in crisis and prevent potential harm to themselves or others.
- Emergency Preparedness: Able to provide physical assistance during emergency evacuations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
- Location & Travel: This is a remote role with 75% travel. The ideal candidate will be local to the Central Pennsylvania area, preferably residing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601.
At New Story Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
- Location:
- Mountville
- Job Type:
- FullTime
