2025-2026 Speech-Language Pathologist for The Constellations Program

Job Description

Job Description

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time (10-month) compassionate and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide speech and language services to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in working with students with diverse communication challenges, and will develop individualized therapy plans aimed at enhancing communication skills, social interactions, and overall quality of life. The SLP will collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and other specialists to support the academic and social development of students. The SLP will provide quality school-based communication services, which includes, but is not limited to assessment / evaluation, intervention / treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication between teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers, administration, and families. The Constellations Program’s speech-language pathologist will report to the Director of The Constellations Program.

Our Speech-Language Pathologists impact students’ lives through :

• Assessment & Diagnosis :

Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' speech, language, and communication skills, including both formal and informal evaluation methods. Use appropriate standardized assessments and tools tailored for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Develop and implement individualized therapy plans that address students' specific speech, language, and communication needs. Tailor strategies and goals to align with each student's strengths, challenges, and individual learning styles.

Provide direct speech and language therapy to students, using evidence-based strategies for students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Focus on areas such as speech production, language comprehension, articulation, social communication, and pragmatic language skills.

Collaborate with special education teachers, occupational therapists, behavioral specialists, and other support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and provide input on goals and progress monitoring.

Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress, suggest at-home activities to support therapy goals, and address any concerns regarding the student’s speech and language development.

Work closely with behavior intervention teams to integrate speech-language therapy with behavioral interventions, ensuring consistency and success across school and home environments.

Maintain accurate records of student progress, session notes, and any modifications to treatment plans. Provide written reports for IEPs and other required documentation.

Stay up-to-date with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in speech-language therapy, particularly for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions. If CCC-SLP certified, providing supervision to speech-language pathology teachers across the network

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About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools : Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

About The Constellations Program

The Constellations Program is a preK through 4th grade school setting for students with low-incidence disabilities. At Constellations, we prepare students to achieve their highest independent level of functioning. The Constellations Program will support students in meeting their functional skill needs as well as the academic skills aligned to the LEAP Connect. While this program is geared primarily towards students with Autism, it is open to other students with limited to no verbal skills, intellectual impairments, and similar exceptionalities.

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