Worcester Cultural Academy is seeking an experienced and skilled Speech\-Language Pathologist to join our team in a unique split role serving two schools. This position is based primarily in Worcester (3 days per week) with regular presence at our sibling school\-\-Old Sturbridge Academy\-\-in Sturbridge (2 days per week). We are looking for a candidate who brings clinical expertise, strong evaluation skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff across two school communities. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and we welcome all candidates who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our community.Who We AreWCA is a growing charter public school that opened in August 2023 with a vision of becoming a K8 community.
We launched as a K\-4 school and have added a grade every year since this fall we welcome our first 7th graders. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands\-on learning that challenges students to grow in three dimensions: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high\-quality work. We partner with organizations like the EcoTarium, Worcester Art Museum, and Hanover Theater and anchor our curriculum in Learning Expeditions that make learning meaningful and real. Every student including those with speech and language needs deserves full access to that kind of learning, and our SLP is essential to making that possible.We want to be honest with prospective candidates: this is energizing, demanding work.
You will be navigating two school communities, supervising SLPAs at both sites, carrying a direct service caseload, and managing a full evaluation and IEP workload all while building trust with students, families, and staff across both schools. If that kind of challenge excites you, we want to hear from you.What You'll DoEvaluation and AssessmentConduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations for students referred for initial evaluations and re\-evaluations across both school communitiesAdminister, score, and interpret standardized and non\-standardized assessment tools to identify students' speech and language needs across areas including articulation, language processing, fluency, voice, and social communicationWrite clear, thorough, and legally compliant evaluation reports that meaningfully inform IEP development and educational planningParticipate in eligibility determination meetings, presenting evaluation findings to families and teams with clarity and cultural sensitivityConduct screenings to identify students who may need further evaluationIEP Development and Service DeliveryDevelop individualized, measurable IEP goals that reflect each student's strengths, needs, and educational contextProvide direct speech and language services to students across both schools, in individual and small group settingsImplement and monitor IEPs with fidelity, adjusting services and goals based on ongoing data and student progressParticipate in and contribute to IEP meetings at both schools, serving as the speech and language expert for each student's teamMaintain accurate, organized, and confidential records and documentation in compliance with state and federal requirementsSLPA SupervisionProvide clinical supervision to the SLPA at Worcester Cultural Academy and the SLPA at the sibling school in SturbridgeDesign treatment plans and session activities for SLPAs to implement, ensuring services are delivered consistently and with fidelity across both sitesReview SLPA session data regularly and use it to inform ongoing planning and adjustmentsProvide regular feedback, coaching, and professional support to both SLPAsMaintain supervision documentation in compliance with Massachusetts licensure requirementsCollaboration and ConsultationServe as a resource and thought partner to special education teachers, classroom teachers, and instructional aides on speech and language development, communication strategies, and supporting students with complex needsCollaborate with the BCBA, social worker, and special education team to ensure coordinated, student\-centered support for students with overlapping needsSupport the carry\-over of communication strategies across both school environments by building staff capacity and knowledgeParticipate in student support team meetings and other collaborative planning processes at both schoolsFamily and Community EngagementBuild authentic, trusting relationships with families across the full range of linguistic and cultural communities represented at both schoolsCommunicate proactively and compassionately with families about their child's speech and language development, evaluation results, and IEP progressProvide guidance to families on how to support communication goals at home, offering culturally and linguistically responsive strategiesUse interpretation and translation support as needed to ensure every family is fully informed and includedWhat You BringMaster's degree in Speech\-Language Pathology from an accredited programMassachusetts licensure as a Speech\-Language Pathologist (or eligibility for licensure)Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech\-Language Pathology (CCC\-SLP) from ASHA, or Clinical Fellowship eligibilityExperience conducting comprehensive speech and language evaluations in a school settingStrong IEP writing skills and working knowledge of IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulationsExperience providing direct speech and language services to children across a range of ages, needs, and proficiency levelsExperience supervising or mentoring SLPAs or Clinical Fellows preferredAbility to manage a split\-site role effectively, balancing relationships, caseload, and responsibilities across two school communitiesExperience working with English Language Learners and students with IEPs in diverse school settingsBilingual proficiency strongly preferred candidates who speak Spanish, Portuguese, or another language represented in our school communities are especially encouraged to applyStrong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, teachers, and clinical colleaguesFlexibility, professionalism, and the ability to thrive as both an independent contributor and a connected member of two school teamsFull\-timeSalary commensurate with experience; $75,000\-$98,000Benefits: Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceWork Location: In personInterested candidates apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XF8PK7 (you may need to copy \& paste)