Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST — FULL TIME

Kennesaw, GA
· FY

Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The SLP will deliver speech therapy services to students across all grades served at the school and will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This is a salaried, exempt position with base standard hours of 7:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. daily.

This position starts July 2026.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support the Director of Student Services in matters pertaining to Speech Therapy.
• Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direction of the Director of Student Services, including scheduling IEP meetings, communicating with parents, and managing a caseload of students.
• Assess students using appropriate evaluation tools including standardized tests, clinical observations, and medical and educational reports to determine the need for a therapy intervention plan.
• Participate in the RTI/MTSS (Response to Intervention / Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process by performing screenings, attending meetings, and consulting with teachers.
• Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with state guidelines and school policy, including screenings, evaluations, IEPs, progress reports, treatment, and other data.
• Provide emotional and/or behavioral support as needed.

• Master's degree with a major emphasis in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
• Current CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology) from ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
• Comfort and familiarity with technology, including GO-IEP and Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.)
• Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required

• Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
• They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education.
• They will embody the school’s organizational values, including the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; and the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the  school year and K-12 in  and beyond. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and provide contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”

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