Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

at The New School of Montpelier in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

NSM is approved as an year round independent school by the Vermont State Board of Education to provide general and special education services to students, ages 5-22 in grades K-12 in the disability categories of Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Emotional Disturbance, Speech or Language Impairment, Developmental Delay, Multiple Disabilities, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Additionally, NSM operates a program for adult alumni with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Mission: NSM is a learning community committed to preparing individuals with unique and complex challenges for successful lives. We use evidence based practices to promote independence, communication, social/emotional skills and academic growth, within a culture of safety and belonging. 

Position: NSM is currently seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant to join a student-centered team to provide language, articulation, social pragmatic, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) instruction and activities as assigned by the Speech-Language Pathologist. These services are provided one to one or in small groups and include generalization of skills to various settings.

Qualifications: Prefer a bachelor’s degree in communication science and disorders or in a related field such as teaching or human services. Experience working with students with complex language and communication needs. A background in understanding and interpreting individual education plans (IEP’s). Prior experience working with children with special needs.

Other requirements for this position include:

• Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.

• Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Plan and provide instruction to students as agreed upon with the cooperating SLP.
• Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the cooperating SLP.
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Assist in clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the SLP.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle inspection and car insurance is required.

Compensation & Benefits: We are seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time, 222-day position, including 12 paid holidays and 13 paid personal days off as part of the annual school calendar.

This position offers a pay plus benefits package totalling between $53,236 to $69,052 for the 2026–2027 school year, based on qualifications and experience.

Current Pay Plus Benefits Package Includes:

• Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000
• Employer-Paid Benefits: $13,236 - $14,052
  *health insurance or health stipend, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

*Pay plus benefits is effective July 1, 2026. Current pay plus benefit package is between $40,000 - $50,000. 

Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@nsmvt.org. We encourage applicants to apply via email; or can also be mailed via USPS mail to The New School of Montpelier Human Resources, 9 West Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Director at 802-222-6129. 

The New School of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.