School Year: 2025-26

School: Multiple School Openings

Salary: $91,465 - $119,341

About Achievement First:

Change requires change agents. Across our growing network of high-performing public charter schools, our students in historically underserved communities enter our doors looking for a great education. We are looking for you. We are a network of innovators, of dedicated educators committed to pursuing excellence for ourselves and our students, of content nerds with a deep knowledge and love of subject matter, and of advocates with an unwavering commitment to inspiring all students to reach the high expectations that help them succeed.

We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, our students benefit from high-quality, rigorous and engaging instruction infused with a contagious enthusiasm for content and learning. Our students know they can and will achieve, and every day we work to provide them with opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Our students will graduate from top colleges and universities and then will have access to all of the life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Our students will change the world.

Responsibilities of Achievement First Speech-Language Pathologist will include but are not limited to:

• The primary responsibility of a speech-language pathologist is to screen, evaluate, and provide appropriate services to students with communication disorders (articulation, voice, language, and fluency) and help each student reach his/her maximum potential to understand and use speech in a meaningful way.
• Administer speech and language screening procedures; evaluate, as requested, the speech and language of each referred student with suspected communication disorders; report and interpret findings to the team of qualified professionals.
• Utilize a variety of measures, both formal and informal, that are appropriate for evaluating the various communication disorders; writing evaluations that are clear and objective;
• Develop clear, behaviorally stated goals and objectives for each student recommended for speech and language remediation based on evaluative data.
• Implement the Individual Educational plan for each student served, and periodically evaluate the effectiveness of that plan; develop and maintain a regularly scheduled speech and language program;
• Participate as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, contributing evaluation findings, collaborating on the development of the IEP, and diagnosing students’ eligibility consistent with District, federal, and state policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in timely computer logging services for Medicaid billing, use the web-based IEP system, and participate in the time studies for administrative Medicaid claiming as scheduled.
• Adhere to requirements and state and federal laws regarding students with disabilities.
• Maintain web-based portfolio for students assigned to caseload as appropriate.
• Proficient in the language of instruction
• Implement reasonable appropriate time allocation for observation, testing, case management, and paperwork associated with providing necessary services and support to students.
• Assist in assessing, identifying and maintaining assistive technology equipment and supplies to meet the goals and objectives of students’ IEP;
• Collaborate with and provide consultation to classroom teachers, parents, caregivers, and other school staff members to implement and integrate therapy strategies across all settings; including appropriate classroom modification and progress of students;
• Participate in school-based problem-solving teams in identifying at-risk students experiencing expressive or receptive language delays, assist in designing and implementing research-based interventions, and monitor students' progress;
• Develop individual or group activities and programs in schools to deal with speech, language, or swallowing disorders.
• Document observational notes to portfolios of students.
• Attend professional meetings scheduled for speech-language pathologists; participate in planned in-service/professional growth activities;
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to screen, evaluate, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders of students, three to twenty-one years of age. Ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student and to select and utilize therapeutic materials effectively with individuals and small groups of students (required)
• Two years of experience as a speech-language pathologist (preferred)
• Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities (required)
• Experience working in a public school (preferred)
• Experience working in an urban school (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team.
• A deep commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators.

Certification Requirements:

• PK-12 Speech Language Pathologist
• ESL Preferred
• Masters Or Equivalency In Speech-Language Pathology

Compensation & Benefits

• Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Speech Language Pathologist salaries range from ($91,465 - $119,341)based on experience.
• As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.

Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/