Speech Language Pathologist - All Levels Part-Time (Anticipated 2026-2027)

About the role

The speech-language pathologist evaluates and provides speech-language services to students with Individual Education Programs in the schools. They supervise speech-language assistants as per state regulations, serve as a resource to school staff, and provide individualized education programs to meet the needs of speech-language disabled students.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to school staff in developing balanced programs for students' language skills.
• Provides thorough assessments and diagnoses of speech-language disorders and disabilities using culturally and linguistically appropriate methods.
• Assists and guides teachers in understanding normal and disordered developmental milestones and referring suspected disabilities.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff to implement accommodations and intervention strategies.
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families in a multicultural and multilingual setting.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant on topics related to language acquisition and disabilities.
• Maintains and manages a caseload of speech-language disabled students, working collaboratively with the Evaluation Team Leader and school team to develop IEPs.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship Candidacy, ASHAMA DESE License and MA State License in Speech-Language Pathology (All Grade Levels)

Benefits

Springfield Public Schools offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and career advancement and educational pipeline programs. The district fosters a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard. It is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status.