Elementary Speech Therapist Long-term substitute

ServingSchools; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westbrook School Department seeks a full-time Speech Therapist Substitute at Canal School to work with K-4 students with speech and language needs. The role includes interventions, evaluations, IEP participation, and timely State of Maine paperwork.

The substitute will join a friendly, collaborative special education team and receive year-long substitute pay. Located in Westbrook, Maine, this position supports diverse learners within a district committed to equity and student success, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of speech and language interventions and evaluations.
• Experience in IEP meetings and Maine paperwork requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to K-4 students with communication needs.
• Support articulation and AAC usage as part of a collaborative team.
• Complete State of Maine paperwork and participate in IEP meetings.

Job description

Position

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!

Pay

The range of pay is $110/day to $286.30 for teachers.

EOE

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