Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description Excel Academy is a network of five schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5‑12 to succeed in high school and college. Our students, 1,700 in total, are predominantly Latinx or Hispanic and are more likely than their peers to graduate from college. We provide a free, high‑quality, holistic education and foster student growth through high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. About our Team Team members are positive, driven, supportive of one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the Role The Network Speech Language Pathologist supports students with speech and language needs across two Excel MA campuses, reporting to the network student supports team. Responsibilities include referral, learning and instruction, and compliance. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Direct Support of Student Learning: Ensure students in special education and/or 504 accommodations achieve significant academic gains toward their IEP or 504 plan goals in alignment with the school's Big Goals. Plan and provide speech and/or language therapy to students on caseload; support development in pragmatic, receptive, expressive language, language memory, articulation, etc., as dictated by learning profiles and IEPs. Ensure implementation of Speech and Language services is compliant with student IEP requirements. Provide speech and language support within content classes. Innovate intervention methods to support language development and content class progress, including assistive technology, accommodations, and explicit strategies. Collect and maintain progress monitoring data for all students. Communicate regularly with Learning Specialists and core teachers to ensure meaningful instruction. Administrative Responsibilities: Support Learning Specialists in managing the administrative aspects of special education services. Child Find Responsibilities: Monitor GLT discussions of at‑risk students, use screening tools to assess current speech/language skills, and share data with the Child Study Team/Specialists. Evaluation and IEP Process Responsibilities: Act as part of an evaluation team for new, three‑year evaluations, or articulation screens; schedule testing, coordinate with specialists, write comprehensive evaluation reports, attend evaluation meetings, and present findings. Use assessment tools (e.g., CELF, TOWL, TOPS, TONL, CASL) to determine student performance levels, eligibility for services, and to develop IEP recommendations. Contribute to required paperwork (IEPs, 504s, IEP Progress Reports) ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurate. Write IEP goals that align with service delivery, monitor progress, and report outcomes each trimester or marking period. Family Relations: Manage relationships between Excel and families regarding Speech and Language therapy; maintain regular contact, inform families of successes and setbacks, and provide resources for questions or concerns. Gather feedback from families during end‑of‑year evaluation surveys. Support for Teachers: Instruct and assist teachers in Speech and Language matters, collaborate on effective accommodations per IEPs, and ensure classroom language needs are met. Community: Serve as a productive member of the Excel community, align student support services with the school's mission and philosophy, cultivate relationships within the department, and communicate effectively about student needs and progress. Follow protocol when absent for coverage requests and participate in Friday meetings, school and departmental professional development, and family conferences. Actively ensure the mission of the school is fulfilled. Qualifications Massachusetts Speech Language Pathologist license required, or ability to acquire within the first month of employment. Preference for candidates who share intersections with students, such as fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic at an advanced level, first‑generation college graduates, or individuals who grew up in low‑income environments. Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including its values and educational model. Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education. Ability to focus and thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues in performing their best work. Openness to change, willingness to problem‑solve, and interest in continuous improvement through feedback. Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language, foreign language, or prior academic achievement. #J-18808-Ljbffr TrulyHired