Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, with Master’s Degree preferred
• MA Certification in Speech and Language
• Ability to offer variety of services and complete assessments

Job Goal

To deliver a variety of services in speech and language and complete assessments for the purpose of educational planning.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services to students with a wide variety of speech and language disorders and delays both individually and/or in groups for elementary school students.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations and implement treatment plans in relation to student needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement effective therapy that integrates student’s programs.
• Serve as a consultant to school staff members in the development of services.
• Participate in I.E.P. meetings and parent conferences.
• Responsible for goal writing for I.E.P.’s.
• Keep thorough records of the individual student receiving services.

Terms of Employment

• 183 Days
• Reports to: Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal
• Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.
• The Salary Schedule is on our website.
• Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.
• Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.
• The first official work day in the 2026-2027 school year will be August 31, 2026.
• New staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August.

About the Role

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.