Speech & Language Pathologist [SY25/26]

Why NHCS?

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.

What is the Speech and Language Pathologist role?

The Speech and Language Specialist will work with elementary school students with expressive and receptive language disabilities, misarticulations, phonological processes, stuttering and hearing loss as well as students diagnosed with Autism. You care deeply about the language skills of our scholars and enjoy assessing needs and creating plans for our scholar's linguistic success. Working collaboratively with teachers from across different grades levels to design and implement student supports comes naturally to you. You are organized and have a strong written and oral communication skill set.

This is a cross-campus opportunity, Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The salary for this position is based on education and experience. Someone coming to us with two years of experience and a master’s degree can expect to make an annualized salary of $67,500.

Is this You?

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• You have at least two years of full-time experience as an SLP, preferably in an urban education setting;
• Hold a valid and appropriate license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE);
• You have a Certificate of Clinical Competence, State Licensure and at least an Initial Specialist License to work in schools;
• You are committed to cultivating anti-racist, culturally responsive and restorative practices. Click here to discover the work we are doing as an organization;
• You are culturally and linguistically mindful and love to support language-disabled students both in and out of the classroom;
• You believe in a Warm Demanding ethos where the two phrases, “We care about you” and “We have the highest expectations for you” go hand in hand.
• You are committed to cultivating the social emotional wellbeing of all of our scholars both in and out of the classroom;
• You will thrive in a community in which all members demonstrate accountability, flexibility, humor, effort, responsibility, respect and hope.
  
  

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community - scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.