2026-2027 Speech-Language Pathologist

Crescent City Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

fully-paid health insurance

4% 401k match

employer-paid mental health services

generous leave policies

Job summary

Crescent City Schools in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support students' language and communication development, one-on-one or in small groups, and coordinate with the Director of Special Education.

The role requires Louisiana State License in Speech Pathology, CCC-SLP preferred, a Master’s degree in speech pathology, and at least one year of full-time professional experience beyond internship. This is an in-person role with involvement in IEP meetings and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one year of full-time professional speech-language pathology experience beyond the first year of postgraduate experience.
• Louisiana State License in Speech Pathology; CCC-SLP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups to assist with language and communication development.
• Consult with the Director of Special Education regarding opportunities to incorporate speech and language strategies in classroom settings.
• Coordinate consultants and providers to support the speech and language caseload.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Write progress reports and annual goals to ensure students reach objectives.
• Lead meetings for speech-only students and participate in annual IEP meetings as needed.
• Write monthly progress notes per Medicaid requirements and utilize the electronic encounter system.
• Provide supervision to speech-language pathology teachers if CCC-SLP certified.
• Keep certifications and licensures current.
• Take on other tasks as needed.

Skills

CCC-SLP preferred

Education

Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

The Speech-Language Pathologist impacts students’ lives by:

• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups to assist with language and communication development.
• Consulting with the Director of Special Education regarding opportunities to incorporate speech and language strategies in classroom settings
• Coordinating consultants and individual providers to support the needs of the speech and language caseload
• Remaining knowledgeable of current trends and federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure compliance
• Writing speech and language progress reports and annual goals to ensure students are on track to reaching their objectives
• Leading meetings for speech-only students; participating in annual IEP meetings, as needed
• Writing monthly progress report notes as required by Medicaid regulations – treatment ties directly to IEP goals/objectives; willingness to be trained on and use electronic encounter tracking system
• If CCC-SLP certified, providing supervision to speech-language pathology teachers across the network
• Keeping certifications and licensures current
• Taking on other tasks as needed

What We Offer:

• 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.
• Which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Apply now if you:

• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Have demonstrated past success working with students in non-selective schools
• Possess Louisiana State License in Speech Pathology; CCC-SLP preferred
• Have a minimum of one year of full-time professional speech-language pathology experience beyond the first year of postgraduate professional/employment experience
• Have a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in speech pathology, as specified under Speech Pathology guidelines and/or speech communication disorders

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• This is an in-person role

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.