Speech Language Pathologist (2026-2027)

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), (0.5 FTE)

School: Partnership Academy

Salary: Competitive salary; Per 1.0 FTE Scale: $45,000-$85,000 depending on experience

Dates: 2026-2027 school year, and beyond

Mission: Partnership Academy’s mission is to create learning experiences and partnerships that empower students to achieve their greatest potential in order to be positive contributors in their community.

Vision: To be an innovative school that prepares students for a successful future.

About: Partnership Academy is a public charter school located in Richfield. The school provides exceptional learning opportunities for students in preschool to 8th grade who live in Richfield and the neighboring communities of Bloomington and south Minneapolis. PA students benefit from data-driven instruction, a well-developed English Learner program, high-interest specials classes, and an After School Program.  The PA community takes great pride in its recent academic successes, students’ service work, and the school’s partnerships with various organizations and individuals – all of which help to make PA exceptional. Learn more about the good things happening at PA by visiting the school’s website, www.paschool.org.

Function:  A speech-language pathologist (SLP) in a school setting supports students’ communication needs by assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They work closely with teachers, families, and other specialists to help students develop effective communication skills, which are essential for academic success and social development. SLPs may provide direct therapy, consult on classroom strategies, and contribute to individualized education plans (IEPs) to support students with speech and language challenges.

Qualifications:

• PELSB/MN Department of Education Speech Language Pathologist License (Required)
• Licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as a Speech Pathologist (strongly preferred)
• Spanish speaker (preferred but not required)
• Experience working in a school or education setting (preferred but not required)
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect speech/language services to students eligible for special education, including those with stand-alone speech/language impairments or related service needs.
• Assess and evaluate students through standardized tests, observations, screenings, and re-evaluations to determine eligibility, develop speech/language profiles, and guide evidence-based intervention. Prepare clear written evaluation reports outlining strengths, needs, and educational impact.
• Plan and deliver individualized therapy, including lesson planning, goal implementation, data collection, progress monitoring, and caseload management.
• Participate in and lead IEP and evaluation meetings, contributing to goal development, progress reporting, and service recommendations. Serve as case manager for students with primary speech/language impairments.
• Assess, recommend, and support assistive technology/AAC, including trials, programming, material creation, collaboration with teachers and families, and ongoing maintenance aligned to IEP requirements.
• Collaborate and consult with teachers, staff, and families, providing guidance, coaching, and training to support student communication needs and inclusive practices.
• Document services and maintain compliance with district, state, and federal regulations, including billing requirements (MA billing), scheduling, and maintaining licensure/certifications.
• Engage in professional development and other duties as assigned to support high-quality service delivery within a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to Equity:
Partnership Academy is committed to equity and diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve as outlined in our Values in Action and Racial Equity in Educational Achievement Policy. Partnership Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation.