Speech-Language Pathologist

We are accepting applications for a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about supporting students, families, and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us!

LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation’s capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community that is committed to children and promotes peace and equity for all. 

Job Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical services to students who have been diagnosed with an academically-based communication disorder in areas of articulation, languages, voice and/or fluency
• Provide and complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments of speech, voice, and language impairments; and determine the presence/absence of a specific communication disorder which adversely impacts academic progress
• Serve as a resource to school staff members by developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech, language, and literacy development
• Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services
• Develop appropriate IEPs based on students’ strengths and needs
• Collaborate/consult with classroom teachers in the management of speech-language disorders
• Plan and use evidence-based interventions appropriate for individual students and groups of students
• Adjust intervention strategies based upon student performance
• Promote effective interpersonal relations with students
• Complete procedural documentation appropriately and in a timely manner
• Abide by professional code of ethics
• Collaborate with parents; provide resources and information for families
• Assist in referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community, as appropriate
• Support implementation and training for students using Assistive and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Three years of experience working in a school setting (preferred) 
• Energetic, flexible, imaginative and eager to work in a bilingual and multicultural public school
• Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the District of Columbia Public Health Board.
• Certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.   
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Reports to:  Director of Student Support

Schedule:  10-month part-time position (

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, based on a full-time salary range of $75,000 - $115,000, to be prorated based on part-time schedule. 

Apply Today!

For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at http://www.lambpcs.org/careers.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. LAMB welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants. No phone calls and no employment agencies, please.

The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.