Long term Substitute for an Elementary Speech Therapist

Westbrook School Department; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbrook School Department is seeking a long-term substitute Speech Therapist for Canal School in Oxford-Cumberland Canal School. The role supports K-4 students with speech and language needs, including articulation and AAC use, under a year-long assignment with a dedicated special education team.

The position requires delivering comprehensive therapy, participating in IEP meetings, and completing state paperwork on schedule, contributing to a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Experience providing speech-language therapy in K-4 settings.
• Ability to participate in IEP meetings and document services.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy services to grades K-4.
• Assess and monitor student progress in speech and language.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support communication goals.

Skills

Speech Therapy

AAC devices

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Long term Substitute for an Elementary Speech Therapist JobID: 895

• Position Type: Special Education/ Speech Therapist
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Oxford-Cumberland Canal School

The Westbrook School Department is seeking a full time Speech Therapist Substitute at Canal School. The year long position will require working with K-4 students with speech and language needs ranging from challenges with articulation to the use of augmentative, alternative communication (AAC) devices. The position requires knowledge of interventions, evaluations, participation in IEP meetings, and the eagerness to be part of a dynamic team, providing comprehensive services, completing the State of Maine paperwork requirements and meeting timelines. The qualified candidate will be given: year long substitute pay. The therapist will become part of our devoted, friendly, and collaborative special education team.

Special Education

Westbrook School District Special Services Department provides student-centered instruction to support the diverse learning needs of students districtwide, in grades kindergarten through high school. Our innovative and dedicated staff employ evidence based literacy and mathematics programs to promote student success. We offer programming and a variety of related services across a continuum of settings. These programs foster a learning community that supports student's academic, social-emotional, functional, and pre-vocational needs. Our Special Services Department offers a collaborative work environment that sets high expectations for our staff and students. Our commitment to students and families is unsurpassed. Our culturally rich and equity focused district fosters an environment where staff and students work together to fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life.

Canal School

As a small neighborhood school, Canal believes in working collaboratively with families and the community to support all our students. Strong relationships within our school community and with community partnerships enable us to foster academic growth while supporting social, emotional, and basic needs. We customize our instructional practices to best support our population through the inclusion of Title 1, Multilingual, Special Education, Alternative Learning, Gifted and Talented, and counseling services in our family atmosphere. Through our work with PBIS and BARR we build on student assets and school pillars to cultivate and grow strong connections and caring relationships.

District

Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state in a growing suburb of Portland, Maine's largest city, the Westbrook School Department is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce in order to grow as a culturally rich and equity focused school district. All voices are heard in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all learners and embrace our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners in PK-high school as well as Career and Technical Education and Adult Education. We nurture a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional learning. We also offer competitive pay and generous benefits. Together we fulfill our One Promise: The best education for all, for life. We invite you to join our team!

EOE

Westbrook School Department

is dedicated to fostering a representative and inclusive workforce to support a vibrant, culturally rich, and equity-focused school district.