BOE/CW Speech and Language Pathologist

Bristol Public Schools; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide consultation and collaboration regarding speech and language needs. This role involves conducting evaluations and delivering direct services both individually and in groups.

The ideal candidate possesses a valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate and has experience in speech and language pathology, with strong communication and evaluation skills. A commitment to student development is essential.

Qualifications

• Must perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without accommodation.
• Ability to read and interpret evaluation results.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using appropriate measures.
• Provide individual and group speech services.
• Design educational programs based on student needs.

Skills

Speech and language evaluations

Direct speech and language services

Communication and collaboration

Educational needs consultation

Case management

Report preparation

Education

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate (061)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assessment tools

Job description

Position Title

Speech and Language Pathologist, BOE/CW

Department

Special Services

Reports To

Director of Special Services / Supervisor of Special Services / Building Principal

Summary

Provide strong consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams regarding speech and language, communication and academic learning; conduct speech and language evaluations. Provide direct speech and language services to students in individual and group settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive student evaluations using various assessment measures appropriate to diagnostic questions.
• Conduct individual, group, or facilitative school based services for students.
• Maintain case records including, but not limited to, services provided, Medicaid billing, students' functioning and progress.
• Design and implement individualized educational program services according to students' needs.
• Confer with teachers, parents, outside services providers and administrators.
• Consult on educational needs of students.
• Attend and participate in case conferences, planning placement team meetings, staff and professional meetings, and other relevant meetings.
• Serve as a consultant on communication‑related topics for teachers and staff.
• Interpret speech and language evaluations and services to teachers and parents.
• Prepare and submit required reports on children and special education programs.
• Case manage students.
• Work collaboratively as needed with personnel of community health, social welfare agencies, juvenile court, etc.
• Fulfill supervisory responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education provided by the district and in self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate (061)

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret evaluation results from related service providers such as psychiatric evaluations and neuropsychiatric reports.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications.
• Ability to use computer for e‑mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule forms.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Application of knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program.
• Planning and implementing lessons based on school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies and the code of professional responsibility for teachers.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand, speak or listen, and sometimes walk and sit. May occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds. Requires close vision for reading handwritten or typed material. Must meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment

The noise level is moderate to loud. Duties performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Salary

As per negotiated contract

Date of Service

2026-2027 SY