SY26-27 Speech-Language Pathologist

Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist 

In anticipation of open positions for the school year 2026-2027, we are accepting applications for a Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibits enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us!

LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation’s capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community committed to children and to promoting peace and equality for all. 

Job Overview

The job of the Occupational Therapist is to assess students' functional physical development level; plan and implement appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identify architectural barriers; and provide recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement.  As part of the Special Education team, the occupational therapist works to connect LAMB students, teachers, and families to help all our students succeed. If you have experience with students in grades PK3 through 5th grade, apply today! 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and performance within the school environment
• Consult with the school-based teams to achieve student outcomes
• Adapt and modify the environment to meet individual needs and help students function as independently as possible
• Within the IEP process, monitor and reassess the effects of speech-language therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify or discontinue intervention
• Document therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate
• Collaborate with LAMB personnel and peers to ensure team understanding of student speech and language performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery
• Evaluate students and formulate student speech and language profiles through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews
• Synthesize evaluation results into comprehensive written reports that reflect strengths and challenges to student participation in the educational environment, inform program development, and guide evidence-based interventions.
• Develops speech and language-based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results, and provides those services through the IEP
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings across disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individualized education programs and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Present information on programs, services, regulations, etc., for the purpose of serving as a resource to other school personnel and the Board. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications 

• Current Speech-Language Pathology License issued by the DC Board of Health.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Master’s Preferred) 
• Graduated from an accredited speech-language therapy professional program recognized by ASHA and completed all fieldwork requirements
• Bilingual required (English/Spanish)
• Demonstrated ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Open to becoming familiar with Montessori philosophy and method of education 
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. general education teachers, special education teachers, occupational therapist, physical therapists)
• Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to parent, staff, and student needs and information 
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Meet health requirements, including immunizations and TB screening

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Reports to:  Director of Student Support

Schedule:  10-month full-time position

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $75,000-$110,000. Generous benefits package includes medical insurance (health, dental, & vision), retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account (medical, dependent care, and transit), and vacation/sick leave.

Apply Today!

For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at http://www.lambpcs.org/careers.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. LAMB welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants. No phone calls and no employment agencies, please.

The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.