Speech Language Pathologist

Please view our full job description and APPLY on Our Career Site! Organization OverviewExcel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.At Excel, we believe that every studentregardless of race, zip code, or economic statusdeserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.About our TeamEveryday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.About the RoleThe Network Speech Language Pathologist position is designed to encompass all aspects of supporting students with speech and language needs, including referral, learning and instruction, and compliance. This position works across two Excel MA campuses and will report to a member of the network student supports team. The Network SLP will perform a variety of essential responsibilities, including (but not limited to):Essential Functions & ResponsibilitiesDirect Support of Student Learning: Ensure students receiving special education and/or 504 accommodations make significant academic gains towards meeting their IEP or 504 plan goals, in line with the schools Big GoalsPlan and provide speech and/or language therapy to students on caseloadSupport students development in pragmatic, receptive or expressive language, language memory, articulation, etc. as dictated by their learning profile and IEPEnsure that implementation of any Speech and Language services is in compliance with student IEP requirementsProvide speech and language support in the context of students content classesSupport and innovate methods of intervention to support students progress in language development and content classes (assistive technology, accommodations, explicit strategies)Collect and keep progress monitoring data on all studentsCommunicate regularly with Learning Specialists and core teachers to ensure that students receive meaningful and pertinent instructionAdministrative Responsibilities: With support of Learning Specialists, manage administrative aspects of providing a special education serviceChild Find ResponsibilitiesMonitor GLT discussions of at-risk students, especially when special education referral or assessment is likelyUse screening tools to determine current speech/language skills, and share data with Child Study Team/SpecialistsEvaluation and IEP Process ResponsibilitiesAct as part of an evaluation and diagnostic team for new and three-year evaluations, or for articulation screensSchedule testing, coordinate with learning specialists, write comprehensive evaluation report of results, attend evaluation meetings and present findingsUse assessment tools to determine student present levels of educational performance, eligibility for special education services and for speech and language services, and to develop recommendations for the students IEP team if appropriate. More specifically:CELF, TOWL, TOPS, TONL, CASLContribute to all required paperwork (e.g. IEPs, 504s, IEP Progress Reports etc.) ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recordedWrite IEP goals that align with service delivery, monitor and report on progress towards goals each Trimester / Marking PeriodFamily Relations: With support of school administrators, manage relationships between Excel and families on issues related to Speech and Language therapyMaintain and document regular contact with families of students receiving services, informing them of successes and setbacks, and always acting as an available resource for questions/concernsGather feedback from families of Special Education students with end-of-year evaluation surveysSupport for Teachers: Instruct/assist teachers on issues related to Speech and Language, specifically:Consult with Learning Specialists to support instruction for students with speech and language needs, and support their creation of effective accommodations (as dictated by IEPs)Work with general education teachers as needed to ensure that language needs within the classroom are metCommunicate effectively with teachers on an ongoing basis regarding needs and progress of Special Education studentsCommunity: Serve as a productive member of the Excel communityAlign student support services with the schools mission and educational philosophyCultivate key relationships within the student supports department at school locations you serve; escalate concerns and needs to ensure that they do not serve as barriers to your success with studentsCollaborate with special education teachers and other service providers in line with student IEPs and to ensure that students are able to make meaningful progress; escalate concerns or mismatched services to IEP team chairs or to your direct supervisorParticipate in generating and upholding Excel Staff normsFollow the appropriate protocol when absent to request coverageMeaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school and Department Professional Development meetingsCommunicate frequently with the families of your students, attend Family ConferencesDo whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of the school is fulfilled.QualificationsMassachusetts Speech Language Pathologist license required, or ability to acquire before startingPreference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income;A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excels values and educational model;A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; andAn openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.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 or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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