ESY - Preschool Speech & Language Pathologist

The Dub; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Master's level Speech and Language Pathologist to support students with diverse needs. This role is essential in providing targeted language, pragmatic, and reading support, particularly for students with ASD diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have strong evaluation skills and be committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment. Join a high-performing school district where your expertise will make a significant impact on student success. If you're passionate about helping students overcome challenges and achieve their potential, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with formal evaluations and IEP writing.
• High skilled evaluator and communicator in an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to students with speech and language needs.
• Conduct formal evaluations and manage IEP processes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Evaluation Skills

Working with ASD Students

Language-based Learning Disabilities

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification

Massachusetts DESE Certification

Tools

Computer Programs for Evaluations

Job description

July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Hours: 9:00am - 12:00pm (2 days, 6 hours per week)

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Master's level Speech and Language Pathologist with ASHA membership and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with previous experience with students who have a wide range of needs. A successful candidate will be able to provide service to a traditional level speech and language caseload, as well as students who have ASD diagnoses. This role would primarily provide students with language, pragmatic and reading needs.
Candidate must have experience with formal evaluations (e.g. PPVT, CELF, etc) and with case manager responsibilities as part of the IEP process (e.g. IEP writing). A skill set working with students with language-based learning disabilities or reading disabilities is preferred.

High skilled evaluator and communicator committed to working in a high-performing inclusive school environment.

Required Qualifications

MS SLP, CCC

• Massachusetts DESE certification is required
• ASHA Certification
• Massachusetts State License for Speech Pathologist

Job Environment

Work takes place in classrooms and other building rooms/areas, including offices, auditorium, gym, lunchroom, and hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors. Job takes place in a high-performing school district with high expectations for all students.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient vision and hearing to read printed documents and communicate orally in team meetings.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Familiar with all computer and web-based programs for scoring evaluations, writing reports, and completing IEP progress reports and goal statements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.