26-27 RI Speech Language Pathologist

TrulyHired; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 91,465 - 119,341; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement benefit package

Paid family leave

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year in Providence, Rhode Island. The successful candidate will provide services to students with communication disorders, from screening to therapy implementation, while collaborating with educators and parents.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $91,465 to $119,341 and includes full-time employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans. Achievement First is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement effective goals for students aged 3 to 21 with communication disorders.
• Utilize therapeutic materials effectively in individual and group settings.
• Proficient in the language of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and provide services for communication disorders.
• Implement and periodically evaluate Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with teachers and staff on therapy strategies.

Skills

Ability to screen, evaluate, diagnose, and remediate communication disorders

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds

Education

Master's or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology

PK-12 Speech Language Pathologist Certification

Job description

Job Description

26-27 RI Speech Language Pathologist

Rhode Island

School Year: 2026-27

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 enroll seeking a great education. We are a network of innovators, dedicated educators committed to pursuing excellence, content nerds with deep knowledge and love for subject matter, and advocates with unwavering commitment to inspire all students to reach high expectations that help them succeed. We believe in the fierce urgency of now. In our classrooms, students benefit from high‑quality, rigorous, engaging instruction infused with contagious enthusiasm for content and learning. Students know they can and will achieve, and every day we provide opportunities for deep intellectual engagement across all subjects and content areas. Students will graduate from top colleges and universities, then have access to life and leadership opportunities that flow from a great education. Students will change the world.

Responsibilities of Achievement First Speech‑Language Pathologist

• Screen, evaluate, and provide appropriate services to students with communication disorders (articulation, voice, language, and fluency) and help each student reach maximum potential in understanding and using speech meaningfully.
• 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 formal and informal measures appropriate for evaluating communication disorders; write clear and objective evaluations.
• Develop behaviorally stated goals and objectives for each student recommended for speech and language remediation based on evaluative data.
• Implement the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each student served and periodically evaluate 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 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 a web‑based portfolio for students assigned to caseload as appropriate.
• Proficient in the language of instruction.
• Allocate reasonable time 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 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 address speech, language, or swallowing disorders.
• Document observational notes to students’ portfolios.
• Attend professional meetings scheduled for speech‑language pathologists and 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 aged three to twenty‑one years. 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 (required).
• Two years of experience as a speech‑language pathologist (preferred).
• Commitment to working with students 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
• Master’s or Equivalency in Speech‑Language Pathology

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $91,465 to $119,341 based on experience.
• Full‑time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 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. We maintain a commitment to diversity as outlined on http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/.