2026-2027 Speech-Language Pathologist for The Constellations Program

About the role

The ideal candidate will have expertise in working with students with diverse communication challenges, and will develop individualized therapy plans aimed at enhancing communication skills, social interactions, and overall quality of life. The SLP will collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and other specialists to support the academic and social development of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality school-based communication services, which includes, but is not limited to assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, discharge planning, related documentation, and communication between teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers, administration, and families.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, occupational therapists, behavioral specialists, and other support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress, suggest at-home activities to support therapy goals, and address any concerns regarding the student’s speech and language development.
• Work closely with behavior intervention teams to integrate speech-language therapy with behavioral interventions, ensuring consistency and success across school and home environments.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, session notes, and any modifications to treatment plans. Provide written reports for IEPs and other required documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in speech-language therapy, particularly for children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
• If CCC-SLP certified, provide supervision to speech-language pathology teachers across the network.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in speech pathology, as specified under Speech Pathology guidelines and/or speech communication disorders.
• A current Louisiana State License in Speech Pathology; CCC-SLP preferred.
• Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• An advanced understanding of developmental milestones and communication challenges related to autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• A track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate services and schedules for students on campus.
• Compliance with Best Practices pursuant to LA Bulletin 1508.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing individualized therapy plans.
• Experience providing direct speech and language therapy to students.
• Experience collaborating with special education teachers, occupational therapists, behavioral specialists, and other support staff.
• Experience communicating with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and support therapy goals.
• Experience working with behavior intervention teams to integrate speech-language therapy with behavioral interventions.
• Experience maintaining accurate records of student progress and providing written reports for IEPs and other required documentation.
• Experience staying up-to-date with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in speech-language therapy, particularly for children with autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Experience attending relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
• Experience providing supervision to speech-language pathology teachers across the network (if CCC-SLP certified).

Skills

• Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate services and schedules for students on campus.
• Compliance with Best Practices pursuant to LA Bulletin 1508.

Benefits

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Pay

Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. 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.

Schedule

This is an in-person role.