# Speech Language Pathologist - Company: [Chestercommunitycharterschool]() - Location: Chester, PA - Team: Student Services - Posted: July 10, 2025 ## Job description Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs. **Job Summary:** The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a vital role in supporting students' communication and language development in a school setting. This professional collaborates with educators, families, and other specialists to identify, assess, and treat speech and language disorders to help students achieve academic success and social integration. **Essential Functions:** **Assessment & Diagnosis:** * Accepts referrals for students suspected of, or exhibiting communication disorders * Ensures referrals are entered into the screening/evaluation process as per program procedures * Conducts screening/evaluations individually, as part of a multidisciplinary team * Identifies through screening/evaluation students with communication disorders * Generates evaluation reports (ER) individually or as part of a team **Treatment Planning & Implementation:** * Develops, reviews, and/or revises the Individual Education Program (IEP) of eligible students in coordination with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel * Utilizes evidence-based practices and innovative techniques to address communication challenges * **Client & Family Support:** * Provides education and resources to students, caregivers, and families to facilitate progress outside therapy sessions * Consults with parents, teachers, and other appropriate personnel regarding the management of communication disorders and the connection between language development and education **Documentation & Compliance:** * Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of screenings/assessments, treatment/therapy plans, progress reports, and therapy session summaries * Ensures compliance with all relevant state, federal, and organizational guidelines **Collaboration & Professional Development:** * Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, including educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc. * Participates in ongoing professional development and stay current on advancements in speech-language pathology Performs other related duties as assigned **Minimum Requirements:** * Bachelor's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology required; Master’s Degree preferred * Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist * Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA (preferred or required) * Credentials necessary for participation in the School-Based ACCESS Program preferred * 1–3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred * Experience working with and evaluating students with special needs/developmental delays and with developing and implementing educational programs is required * The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program * Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance * Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance * FBI Criminal Background Clearance * TB Test and Pre-employment Physical **Demonstrated Knowledge of:** * Various communication disorders and appropriate treatment * Social aspects of communication, including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and lack of communication opportunities * Cognitive aspects of communication, including attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, and executive functioning * Data analysis and the ability to develop evidence-based strategies * School programs, processes and policies **Demonstrated Ability to:** * Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of students * Manage a caseload of 50+ students and various other priorities under changing deadlines * Make decisions and recommendations **to family/caregivers and other professionals** * Be well-organized and detail-oriented * Work independently and collaboratively * Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language * Establish and maintaining positive, respectful relationships with a variety of people * Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school **Note:**  CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. ## Apply [Apply on Chestercommunitycharterschool]() Canonical job page: