Speech Language Pathologist at Peak Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies’ Peak Charter Academy in Apex, NC seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to collaborate with the special education team, address students’ communication needs, and support IEP goals.

The role emphasizes evaluation, service delivery across models, documentation of progress, and partnering with teachers and families to ensure access to instruction. A Master’s degree and ASHA CCC are required; experience with at-risk students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with CCC from ASHA.
• Experience with at-risk student populations.
• Experience in school-based or pediatric settings.
• Familiarity with IEP development and special education compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the administrator over special education to coordinate daily service schedules and IEP meetings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility determinations and progress monitoring.
• Conduct speech-language evaluations and contribute to assessment planning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized speech-language goals aligned with each student’s IEP.
• Provide specially designed instruction to meet communication needs through various service models.
• Document service delivery and compliance paperwork per guidelines.
• Consult with teachers and families to support carryover of communication strategies across settings.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology - CCC (ASHA)

Job description

Job Description

Located in Apex, NC, Peak Charter Academy opened in 2017 and serves students K-8. At Peak, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Peak Charter Academy

• 5-time winner of Cary Magazine's Best Public School 2019-2023.
• Cary Magazine's Best Elementary School Principal 2019-2024.
• Cary Magazine's Best Middle School Principal 2023.
• NCDPI's Inaugural Charter School Principal of the Year 2021.
• Recognized as one of the best Middle Schools by US News.
• Incredibly diverse community.
• Differentiated professional development opportunities at local, state, and national levels.
• Safe learning environment and close partnerships with local police and fire departments.
• Unique instructional model with national recognition of results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the administrator over special education to develop and coordinate daily service schedules, evaluation timelines, and annual IEP meetings
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility determinations, annual reviews, and progress monitoring discussions
• Conducting speech and language evaluations and contributing to assessment planning as part of the special education process
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized speech-language goals aligned with each student’s IEP
• Providing specially designed instruction to meet the unique communication needs of students through a variety of service models.
• Documenting service delivery, progress notes, and compliance-related paperwork in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines
• Consulting with teachers and families to support carryover of communication strategies across classroom and home environments
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Other duties as assigned.

NHA provides specially designed instruction developed to meet the unique needs of each child as a result of their disability, and the SLP plays a critical role in supporting student access to instruction and overall academic success.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree in speech language pathology - CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associate (ASHA).
• Experience working with at-risk student populations
• Experience in a school-based or pediatric environment
• Familiarity with IEP development, special education compliance, and collaborative service delivery models

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.