2025-2026 Speech-Language Pathologist for The Constellations Program
2025-2026 Speech-Language Pathologist for The Constellations Program
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Job Description
Crescent City Schools is seeking a fulltime 10month) compassionate and experienced SpeechLanguage 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 schoolbased 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 Programs speechlanguage pathologist will report to the Director of The Constellations Program.
Our SpeechLanguage 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. - Individualized Treatment Plans:
Develop and implement individualized therapy plans that address students specific speech language and communication needs. Tailor strategies and goals to align with each students strengths challenges and individual learning styles. - Therapy & Intervention:
Provide direct speech and language therapy to students using evidencebased strategies for students with autism and intellectual disabilities. Focus on areas such as speech production language comprehension articulation social communication and pragmatic language skills. - Collaboration & Consultation:
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. - Parent & Caregiver Support:
Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress suggest athome activities to support therapy goals and address any concerns regarding the students speech and language development. - Behavioral Support:
Work closely with behavior intervention teams to integrate speechlanguage therapy with behavioral interventions ensuring consistency and success across school and home environments. - Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of student progress session notes and any modifications to treatment plans. Provide written reports for IEPs and other required documentation. - Professional Development:
Stay uptodate with the latest research techniques and best practices in speechlanguage therapy particularly for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Attend relevant workshops conferences and training sessions. If CCCSLP certified providing supervision to speechlanguage pathology teachers across the network
What We Offer:
- Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on a Specialized Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities summer work doing work outside your regular duties or longevity with CCS.
- Click here for more information about our awardwinning benefits package which includes fullypaid health insurance immediate 4 401k match employerpaid mental health services and generous leave policies.
Apply now if you:
- Are willing to be a founding team member for a school dedicated to children with extensive support needs
- Have a Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university in speech pathology as specified under Speech Pathology guidelines and/or speech communication disorders
- Have a current Louisiana State License in Speech Pathology; CCCSLP preferred
- Have familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
- Can demonstrate an advanced understanding of developmental milestones and communication challenges related to autism and intellectual disabilities.
- Can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues parents families and community members.
- Are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Have a track record of being a team player and communityminded.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
- Have the strong organizational skills required to coordinate services and schedules for students on campus
- Conduct compliant speechlanguage components following Best Practices pursuant to LA Bulletin 1508
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit stand walk talk hear kneel crouch bend operate a computer and other office equipment reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
- This is an inperson role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop openenrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK8th grade openenrollment 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 lifechanging 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 lowincidence 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
