About Us
Our school is a free and public charter school that currently serves more than 200 students in Paterson, NJ. Our current elementary school is growing from serving grades K-1 & 5 in our inaugural year to an elementary school serving grades K-2 next year and a middle school serving grades 5-6. Once fully grown, we will be serving approximately 675students serving grades K - 8.
Inspired and founded by Brilla Public Charter Schools in the Bronx, our school combines a Classical approach to education - an emphasis on an ennobling and content-rich curriculum, inductive inquiry-driven instruction, and virtue formation that fosters an encounter with Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - with whole group & small group instruction as well as individualized instructional support for our students. We approach the formation of our students holistically and maintain high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, our staff members, and the families we serve.
Position Overview
The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) provides services for students with speech, language, and hearing impairments, helping students to adjust and access the general education curriculum. The SLP collaborates with teachers to support high-impact language intervention and evaluations. Successful SLPs consistently help students achieve - collecting, analyzing, and implementing data-based strategies regularly for both the students on their caseload and also students who have been identified as needing additional support. The SLP is in possession of a current New Jersey SLP License. This position requires a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative specialist.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based speech and language therapy to students, implementing both pull-out and push-in models based on individualized education plans (IEPs) and best practices
• Develop and implement engaging therapy activities and materials aligned with students' goals
• Collaborate with teachers, learning specialists, and other service providers to integrate speech and language goals into the general curriculum
• Conduct speech and language screenings for students as needed
• Offer support to students of various ages and linguistic backgrounds, addressing needs through a Response to Intervention-tiered model
• Document all aspects of work with students according to school and state guidelines
• Participate in all IEP and CST meetings
• Holistic Development of Scholars: Foster an inviting, growth-oriented classroom environment for Academic and Character formation, supporting holistic student growth
• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement a classically-inspired, inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards, inspiring curiosity, depth of insight, and lifelong learning readiness. Implement innovative teaching strategies that resonate with diverse learners
• Promotion of Critical Thinking: Cultivate higher-order thinking skills in students, enhancing their abilities to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate
• Data-Driven Instruction: Utilize assessment data to strengthen student achievement through targeted interventions and personalized instruction
• Relationship Building for Success : Develop strong student and family connections, fostering a passion for learning and exceptional academic success
• Collaborative Engagement & Continuous Improvement : Foster productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and the community while engaging in ongoing collaborative professional development, reflecting on student achievement, and efficiently managing time for impactful teaching and learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Certifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech-language pathology (required)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (preferred)
• Current NJ license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (required)
• Two years of related experience, preferably with elementary/middle school-aged children (preferred)
• Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
• Experience with a demonstrated proficiency in leading students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds preferred
• A relentless dedication to providing all students with an academically robust, inspiring, and joyful learning experience
• An unwavering, confident, and enthusiastic commitment to the educational mission of the school in service to the school community
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Our school provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.