Job Title: Director of Speech Therapy Services
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."
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.
Your Role as Director of Speech Therapy Services - 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.
Required Qualifications - 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.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today. 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.