Extended School Year - Speech and Language Pathologist

East Hartford Public Schools; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools seeks a Speech & Language Pathologist for the Extended School Year program to assess, diagnose, and provide therapy to students with communication disorders in a supportive ESY setting.

The role involves collaboration with classroom staff, development of individualized therapy plans, progress monitoring, and recommendations for accommodations and assistive technology to support literacy and language skills in diverse learners.

Qualifications

• State of Connecticut License required.
• Graduate degree in specialized study for language/speech/hearing.
• State of Connecticut Teacher Certification in Speech & Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred (Clinical Fellowship Year supervision available).
• Other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Serve on multi-disciplinary teams to aid in developing a balanced oral language program.
• Provide therapeutic services for students with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• Assist and guide teachers in observing and referring students with suspected impairments.
• Conduct assessments and maintain records of therapy and progress.
• Collaborate with staff to determine needs for augmentative communication systems.

Education

CT License

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CT Teacher Certification in Speech & Language Pathology

ASHA CCC preferred

Other acceptable qualifications

Job description

TITLE: Speech & Language Pathologist - Extended School Year Program

Effective Date: July 6, 2026 -July 30, 2026 (Monday -Friday)

Hours: To be determined based upon student need

Note: Appointment to positions in the Extended School Year Program shall be made first to qualified certified physical therapists assistants who are

employees of the East Hartford Public Schools. Applicants must be appropriately certified.

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

• X Online Application
• X Letter of Interest
• X Resume
• X Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• X Official Transcripts
• X Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. State of Connecticut License
2. 2. Graduate degree in specialized study for language/speech/hearing
3. 3. State of Connecticut Teacher Certification in the area of Speech & Language pathology
4. 4. ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred (Clinical Fellowship Year supervision available)
5. 5. Other such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

Building administration

JOB GOAL:

To help identify, reduce or eliminate speech, language, and hearing impairments that interfere with the student's ability to derive full benefit from the district's educational program in the least restrictive environment. To provide diagnostic, habilitative, instructional and consultative services for students with communicative needs and disorders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves on multi-disciplinary teams as a resource to school staff members to assist in the development of a balanced program for oral language development and improvement.
2. Provides a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of students with speech, language, and hearing disorders through direct and consultative services.
3. Assists and guides general and special education teachers in observing, describing, and referring students with suspected speech and language and hearing impairments.
4. Provides a thorough case history, assessment and diagnosis of speech, language and hearing impairments and assists in determining the impact of such impairments on educational, behavioral, social-emotional, and vocational development.
5. Provides assistance in determining and differentiating speech and differences due to cultural factors (dialects, Limited English Proficiency, etc.) from impairments.
6. Assists in proper referrals of students to Early Intervention Teams and/or PPT, as appropriate in assessing student needs.
7. Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy, classroom modifications and suggestions for accommodations to meet individual students' needs in the least restrictive environment.
8. Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement therapy goals, by making suggestions for the student's daily activities.
9. Provides information, support, supporting material to parents and families when appropriate.
10. Provides professional development, consultation, co-teaching, and modeling techniques for teachers and staff to enhance student skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, thinking, problem solving, inter- personal relations, and literacy development. Serve as a consultant to staff on topics concerning speech and language improvement.
11. Keeps thorough, ongoing records/logs for the individual student receiving therapy and any school-related speech, language and hearing services.
12. Conducts screenings and maintains current lists of referred, screened and eligible students.
13. Collaborates with staff and families to determine the need for augmentative communication systems and assessment, and participates in planning, procuring, implementing, and monitoring such programs.
14. Collaborates with school staff to monitor hearing of students as needed and shares knowledge regarding the educational impact of various types and degrees of hearing loss. Helps procure amplification devices and in-service training for involved staff when necessary.
15. Collaborates with staff and families to enhance the development of language/literacy skills.
16. Assumes such other functions as may be determine

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Automobile travel necessary when assigned to more than one building.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.