Middle School Speech Pathologist/Therapist 2026-2027

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, FLACS aims to empower all K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. The organization seeks dynamic educators who value collaboration, believe in academic excellence, see young people as leaders, and desire an environment that nurtures skills through an embedded professional development program. Under the supervision of the School Principal, the Speech Pathologist/Therapist provides mandated speech and language services to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
NYS Teachers of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) / Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) required
NYS Department of Education fingerprint clearance and criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

New York State licensure in Speech and Language Pathology preferred
A bilingual TSSH /TSSLD extension preferred
Prior experience, especially in an urban school, is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide effective speech services in school-based settings that help students to meet the goals on their IEPs.
Keep and maintain thorough, accurate records and documents for each session electronically.
Monitor, track progress and provide support on IEP goal(s).
Manage the cases of students whose only service is Speech Services, including tracking their academic progress in classes and writing their IEPs.
Write reports for students who receive Speech services to help develop the IEP.
Participate in professional development, professional learning communities, grade-level activities and school wide functions.
Collaborate with other special education and general education teachers to support the needs of students.
Share best practices with colleagues by participating in professional learning communities, grade-level or content teams, and cross-school groups.
Seek to actively know students’ strengths and challenge areas and communicate these effectively with families.
Maintain strong classroom management and implements school wide policies and procedures to ensure a safe, caring and orderly school environment.
Establish a classroom culture of caring, respect and rapport which holds all students to high academic standards, promotes inclusion, fosters a love of learning, and builds positive relationships.
Uphold the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
Is a lifelong learner who reflects on their practice and strives to improve instructional effectiveness.
Has high expectations for student learning.
Demonstrate self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.