Speech Language Pathologist Lead

JobID: 658

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech Language Pathologist Lead (Manager)

Date Posted:
12/10/2025

Location:
Multiple Locations
(High-Needs School)

Job Summary
We are looking for a committed and collaborative team member to join our elementary school and our district. This position is part direct service, part oversight of our K-12 Speech/Language program. In this role, you will examine and validate students receiving SLI services, caseloads, grouping schedules, and referral/exiting processes. You will work collaboratively with our MTSS team in the elementary school building as a leader in organization, processes and speech/language tier 2 and tier 3 interventions. You will be responsible for serving the students who qualify for services for 50% of your time.As the manager of the speech and language aspect of the program, you will work directly with the special education director to post for, hire, replace, supervise and sub speech/language therapists district wide as needed. Creative aspects of programming are encouragedMinimum requirements are the same as our posted Speech/Language Pathologist (listed below).School Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating students with suspected speech or language disorders, developing and implementing individualized therapy plans, collaborating with teachers and parents, and providing support to students to improve their communication skills within the school setting; this includes assessing needs, providing direct interventions, and consulting with other staff to maximize student potential.

Why Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Academies is a growing network of high-performing, K-12 open enrollment public charter schools. We are driven by our mission that "All Hiawatha Academies scholars will be empowered with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good."

We have demonstrated success in student achievement, consistently recognized by the Star Tribune as Beating the Odds Schools. Hiawatha Academies is proof of what happens when we give every child the opportunities they deserve.

Hiawatha Collegiate High School (HCHS) opened its doors to 104 9th grade students in 2015, and next year, it'll serve over 600 high schoolers and close to 400 alumni. At HCHS, all students benefit from a well-rounded program rooted in rigorous academics, comprehensive college support, and meaningful extracurricular activities. HCHS is committed to ensuring that 100 percent of its students will graduate from high school prepared to thrive in college.

Core Value and Beliefs
All Hiawatha Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values:
1) Children are at the center of everything we do.
2) Our mission requires bold thought and action.
3) We choose optimism.
4) We push ourselves to improve.
5) We are stronger together.
6) We create fun and a little weirdness.

Perks: Professional Development is scheduled into the calendar year and provides a time for all campuses to come together and celebrate our success.

Compensation:
Salary: $85,000

Application Timeline: This Notice of Vacancy will be posted until filled.

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

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