Speech Language Pathologist Lead (Manager)

Hiawatha Leadership Academy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

Hiawatha Leadership Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is seeking a School Speech Language Pathologist to manage and develop the speech/language program. The role includes evaluating students and implementing individualized therapy plans while collaborating with teachers and parents to enhance communication skills.

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and demonstrate strong teamwork capabilities within a K-12 environment. This position also encourages creative programming aspects!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience in K-12 education preferred.
• Strong understanding of MTSS frameworks and collaboration principles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students with suspected speech or language disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and provide support to maximize student potential.

Skills

Evaluating students with speech or language disorders

Developing individualized therapy plans

Collaboration with teachers and parents

Direct interventions to improve communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a committed and collaborative team member to join our elementary school and our district. This position is part direct service, part oversight of our K‑12 Speech/Language program. In this role, you will examine and validate students receiving SLI services, caseloads, grouping schedules, and referral/exiting processes. You will work collaboratively with our MTSS team in the elementary school building as a leader in organization, processes and speech/language tier 2 and tier 3 interventions. You will be responsible for serving the students who qualify for services for 50% of your time. As the manager of the speech and language aspect of the program, you will work directly with the special education director to post for, hire, replace, supervise and sub speech/language therapists district wide as needed. Creative aspects of programming are encouraged!

Minimum requirements are the same as our posted Speech/Language Pathologist (listed below).

School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating students with suspected speech or language disorders, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with teachers and parents, and providing support to students to improve their communication skills within the school setting; this includes assessing needs, providing direct interventions, and consulting with other staff to maximize student potential.

Compensation

Salary: $85,000

Anti‑Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.