Speech and Language Pathologist (Special Education Program: LEAP) Hiring Incentive Available at Kennedy Krieger Institute

 Now Hiring: Speech-Language Pathologist I

Location: Greater Baltimore Area
Department: Special Education
Pay Grade: 30
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Are you a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping children and adolescents thrive in their educational journey? Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist I to join our dynamic Special Education team and make a lasting impact in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment.

Exciting opportunity to work with a team of supportive SLPs.  Work with elementary, high school, and transitional students (up to 21 years old) with complex communication needs and significant behavioral challenges.  Many AAC/AT learning opportunities.  Students earn certificates of completion as they work to develop functional life skills in this collaborative and specialized interdisciplinary setting.  Opportunities for growth and leadership.

 What You’ll Do:

As an SLP-I, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students with communication challenges by:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments in speech, language, oral motor, and feeding/swallowing.
• Developing and implementing individualized intervention plans aligned with each student’s IEP.
• Delivering services in diverse settings including pull-out, classroom, and co-teaching formats.
• Collaborating with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure educational benefit.
• Maintaining detailed documentation in compliance with MSDE, ASHA, and departmental standards.
• Participating in team meetings, staff development, and community outreach.

 What You Bring:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Maryland State Licensure (or eligibility).
• Experience working with children with communication disorders.

Physical & Professional Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry students and adaptive equipment as needed.
• Comfortable working in a school setting with potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development and service excellence.

 Skills That Set You Apart:

• Deep understanding of developmental communication disorders.
• Ability to tailor services to diverse age groups and needs.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines.
• Knowledge of IEP development and implementation.

Join a team that’s transforming lives through education, compassion, and innovation.
Apply now to be part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise makes a difference every day.