Long Term Sub Speech and Language Therapist

Berkley School District MA; Berkley (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Public Schools in Berkley, Massachusetts seeks a Long Term Sub Speech and Language Therapist to screen, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and related disorders. The role involves collaboration with the school team and supporting students’ communicative goals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and current MA DESE license as a Speech and Language Therapist, with knowledge of IEP processes and team-based educational settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE license as Speech & Language Therapist required.
• Understanding of the IEP process.

Responsibilities

• Screen preschool/kindergarten and other students as needed.
• Complete standard speech and language evaluations and three-year evaluations.
• Prepare formal written evaluations and share results at team meetings.
• Work with students individually or in groups on speech and language goals.
• Maintain progress data and quarterly notes.
• Collaborate with teachers and other therapists; provide consultation as needed.
• Engage in professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Maintain FM systems as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & screening

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Massachusetts DESE license (Speech & Language Therapist)

IEP process understanding

Job description

Long Term Sub Speech and Language Therapist

Berkley Public Schools - Berkley, Massachusetts

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908878

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

BERKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position Description: Speech and Language Therapist

Position Goal: The Speech and Language Therapist is responsible for screening, assessing, diagnosing, and treating disorders related to speech, language, communication, swallowing, and voice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current Massachusetts DESE license as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Understanding of the Individual Education Program (IEP) process
• Ability to work as part of an educational team

Reports to: School Principal and Administrator of Student Services

Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings for preschool/kindergarten students and other students as needed.
• Complete standard assessments for children referred for a speech and language evaluation. The therapist will also complete three-year evaluations as required by a student’s IEP.
• Complete formal written evaluations and share such results at a student’s team meeting. If a student is found to have a speech and language disorder, the therapist shall recommend ways to best meet the student's needs, including setting goals.
• Work directly with students, individually or in groups, on students’ individual speech and language goals and objectives.
• Maintain data on student progress and complete progress notes each quarter of the school year.
• Work with all team members, including classroom teachers and other therapists, and provide consultation services as required.
• Complete professional development activities to seek knowledge on current best practices.
• Maintain students’ FM systems as needed.

Terms of Employment: Per teacher's contract

Evaluation: Per teacher bargaining agreement

Adopted: April 1992

Revised: Aug. 2010

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Student Services > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Abrego , Administrator for Student Services
• Berkley Public Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]