Speech Language Pathologist

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non‑profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high‑quality public schools to thrive in their community.

We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

The Speech‑Language Pathologist will provide high‑quality, school‑based speech and language services to elementary students across Rocketship Public Schools. This role is responsible for screening, evaluating, diagnosing, and supporting students with speech, language, communication, fluency, voice, articulation, auditory comprehension, cognitive‑communication, and augmentative and alternative communication needs.

The Speech‑Language Pathologist will provide both direct and consultative services, develop and implement legally compliant Individualized Education Programs, collaborate with families and school teams, and support students’ access to instruction and participation in the school environment. This position plays an important role in supporting students with disabilities and ensuring services are delivered in alignment with student needs, compliance requirements, and Rocketship’s mission.

• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based speech and language therapy services to students.
• Deliver direct and indirect services aligned to students’ Individualized Education Programs and identified educational needs.
• Address student needs related to articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic language, cognitive‑communication, auditory comprehension, and augmentative and alternative communication.
• Support students’ communication skills so they can access instruction, participate in classroom activities, and engage meaningfully in the school environment.
• Monitor student progress and adjust services, supports, and recommendations based on data, student needs, and team input.
• Develop instructional and therapeutic materials to support student growth and evaluate commercially available materials when appropriate.

• Conduct student screenings and assessments related to speech, language, voice, fluency, articulation, communication, and augmentative and alternative communication needs.
• Prepare clear, thorough, and compliant evaluation reports and documentation.
• Develop high‑quality, legally compliant IEP goals, service recommendations, and intervention plans.
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, staff meetings, and other required meetings.
• Present evaluation findings, student present levels, progress updates, and recommended services and supports to IEP teams.
• Maintain organized and accurate student files, service logs, treatment records, progress data, and required documentation.
• Meet required timelines related to evaluations, IEP development, service delivery, progress reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families, related service providers, and other members of the student support team.
• Provide consultation and support to school staff regarding speech and language needs, classroom strategies, accommodations, and interventions.
• Support pre‑referral interventions and Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports, as appropriate.
• Provide professional development, coaching, and guidance to school staff and families when needed.
• Communicate proactively with the appropriate supervisor or program leader regarding student needs, service delivery, schedule changes, concerns, or program updates.
• Partner with families to support understanding of student needs and strategies that promote communication…