Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (SY26-27)

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS
Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC's vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement. As one of the oldest public charter schools in the city, our campuses support about 600 racially and ethnically diverse students from all wards of Washington, DC. Approximately 25% of our students are English language learners (multilingual learners). One-third of students live in the surrounding neighborhood and approximately 50% live in Ward 1. Meridian's elementary PreK-5th grade campus is located in DC's vibrant U Street Corridor. Meridian's middle school campus, grades 6-8, is located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Meridian draws on the strengths of our neighborhood and our partnerships with community organizations to support our students and families. The city is our classroom; as an emerging EL Education school, we prepare our students to be active citizens and create a better world. Through language learning, a rich and rigorous curriculum, and the schoolwide values of curiosity, respect, resilience, and leadership, we support students in achieving their highest aspirations.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-27 school year. A Speech Language Pathologist at Meridian is responsible for the following:

• Provides direct and indirect clinical services to students who have been diagnosed with an academically-based communication disorder in areas of articulation, languages, voice and/or fluency;
• Provides and completes comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evaluations of speech, voice, and language impairments; and determines the presence/absence of a specific communication disorder which adversely impacts academic progress;
• Serves as a resource to school staff members by developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech, language, and literacy development;
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments;
• Assists in proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community, as appropriate;
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language impairments;
• Provides speech and language therapy special education students in groups and as individuals per their Individual Education Plans (IEPs);
• Provides intervention to students through response to intervention (RTI) including small groups and classroom intervention;
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and related responsibilities, such as attending meetings, writing progress summaries on present levels of performance, and drafting/monitoring IEP goals;
• Provides direct/indirect service to students diagnosed with a swallowing disorder as it relates to the educational environment;
• Provides an implemented therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with diagnosed communication impairment;
• Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, and early developmental history are deemed appropriate;
• Conducts speech and language screenings;
• Coordinates assistive technology support services;
• Lends support and guidance to child study committees;
• Maintains all documents required to file Medicaid claims and required by Medicaid, including signed copies of all Health Encounter Tracking Forms, Assessment reports, and progress notes in the student file;
• Establishes and maintains strong and positive communication lines with all parents;
• Makes self available for Meridian parent engagement events, such as Parent-Teacher Conferences, Back to School Night, and other events involving families.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates will have the following education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required;
• Master's degree (MA/MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology preferred;
• Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE);
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA);
• Two or more years of experience working in schools preferred;
• Must speak Spanish fluently.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Meridian is a great place to work. Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. In the 2025-26 school year, the pay scale for teachers ranged from $61,000 -$99,000, based on level of education and years of experience. Please see the pay scale here.

HOW TO APPLY
Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to help Meridian continue to grow from good to great? Apply today!

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Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School's EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.