SY 26/27 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School? The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training. What do we believe about our students? At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach. What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity. What do we believe about our staff? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice. We are looking for teachers who:

• Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
• Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
• Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

Summary: The speech language pathologist is a related service provider and member of an interdisciplinary team of educators. Speech Language pathologists are responsible for ensuring that students are appropriately identified and for providing speech and language interventions that support students’ academic, social, and emotional achievement in compliance with all Federal and State mandates. Major Responsibilities: Participation in the regular education pre-referral process students Evaluation and assessment of students with diagnosed or suspected language disorders Participation in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with parents Participation in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students in need of special education services Delivery of speech language services in the least restrictive environment according to an approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for 504 Plan Education and inform teachers on strategies, accommodations, and modifications for supporting the success of students with speech language disabilities in accessing the standard curriculum Educate and support parents and families surrounding a students’ speech language delay and/or diagnosis Communications and collaboration with agencies both medical and educational, outsides of the Boston Renaissance charter Public School to ensure the most effective diagnosis and delivery of services students with speech and language disorders/delays Morning Duty: Includes active supervision of hallways and classroom. Afternoon Duty: Includes active supervision of dismissal process. Additional duties may be assigned without additional compensation or stipend Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Required MS preferred Massachusetts license for Speech, Language, and Hearing disorders and Commonwealth of Massachusetts license as Speech Language Pathologist Minimum of one year experience working in a school setting as an SLP Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting