2026-2027 School Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

NCS is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting the communication and social-emotional needs of K–8 students. In this role, you will work directly with students—many of whom are Autistic or have identified speech and language challenges—by providing individualized and group therapy services. You’ll play a key part in fostering communication growth, self-advocacy, and social interaction skills that empower students to thrive academically and socially. With access to rich professional development, a collaborative team, and a mission-driven school culture, this position offers both purpose and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and small-group speech and language therapy to students with IEPs across K–8.
• Address a broad range of communication areas including:
  • Receptive and expressive language
  • Articulation and phonological processing
  • Fluency and voice
  • Social-pragmatic language and conversational skills
• Congduct initial and ongoing evaluations, screenings, and assessments to identify communication disorders.
• Develop, write, and update IEP goals and present levels of performance in collaboration with the IEP team.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential records including session notes, progress reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure therapy and documentation adhere to IDEA regulations and school policies.
• Provide support to general education and special education staff with classroom strategies and interventions for at-risk or struggling students.
• Participate actively in student support meetings, IEP meetings, and family consultations.
• Work closely with school leaders, teachers, and other specialists to ensure holistic support for students.
• Attend and contribute to weekly team meetings and regular supervision with an experienced SLP team manager.
• Participate in ongoing school-wide professional development sessions.
• Engage with outside experts and Social Thinking® consultants through monthly supervision and collaboration.
• Take advantage of $250 CEU reimbursement and opportunities to supervise graduate-level SLP students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
• Valid state license or eligibility for licensure as an SLP
• Experience supporting school-aged students with disabilities, especially Autistic learners
• Familiarity with Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking® curriculum
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Bilingual proficiency (strongly preferred)

Salary Range

$78,000-$115,000