Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (K-8)

Purpose of Position: To support the communication development and academic success of students by providing high-quality speech and language services across the school community

Employment Status: Full-time Reporting

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Location: Assigned campus

Essential Functions:

• Deliver and coordinate speech and language services for students
• Conduct and coordinate speech-language evaluations in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines
•  Develop and implement individualized therapy plans aligned to student needs and IEP goals
• Provide direct therapy services to students in individual and small group settings
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed
• Refer identified communication concerns to appropriate resources for further evaluation or support
•  Collaborate with teachers to integrate communication strategies into the classroom
• Provide consultative support to staff working with students receiving speech services
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress and needs

Compliance

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation including evaluation reports, therapy logs, and IEP progress notes
• Ensure all services are delivered in compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and school policies
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to the development of compliant and appropriate plans
• Monitor and ensure timelines for evaluations, re-evaluations, and service delivery are met
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and other applicable laws

Provide District and building level support
 

• Work with the Director of Special Populations to implement systems for service delivery, data collection, and compliance
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff related to speech and language development and support strategies
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families
• Demonstrate sensitivity to families’ and students’ individual differences and cultural backgrounds
• Allocate time and resources effectively across multiple campuses
• Serve as a resource to school personnel regarding communication development and interventions

Create an Environment of Respect and Rapport

• Encourage and model respectful communication and active listening

• Acknowledge students’ backgrounds and experiences

• Exhibit warmth, patience, and care in all student interactions

• ​​​​​​​Encourage and model fairness and inclusion

Display Professionalism and Commitment to the Audubon Community

• Cultivate positive two-way communication between school and families
• Collaborate regularly with colleagues to support student success
• Participate in professional development to improve practice
• Support school initiatives and community-building efforts
• Uphold all organizational policies and procedures
• Maintain a student-centered approach, even in challenging situations

Education, Training and Experience:

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Louisiana
• Eligible for or holding Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Experience working with school-aged children
• Knowledge of special education law and IEP development

PREFERRED

• Experience working in a school setting (K–8)
• Experience working across multiple campuses or diverse student populations
• Bilingual (English/French or English/Spanish) a plus

NOTE: The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.