LTS Speech and Language Pathologist

Windham Public Schools; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools is seeking a Speech/Language Pathologist to work at North Windham Elementary School. The role includes diagnosing communicative disorders and providing therapy in individual or group settings. Candidates should have a valid CT license and experience with diverse student populations.

The position offers a supportive environment focusing on professional growth and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid CT Dept. of Public Health license.
• Experience working with a diverse student demographic.
• Other alternatives to qualifications as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses communicative disorders and participates in therapy sessions.
• Implement policies and ensure student safety.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student progress.
• Prepare lesson plans and design clear learning assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Public relations skills

Education

Active subject matter certificate

CSDE Certification 061

Job description

Position Type: Special Education/Pupil Services/ Speech/Language Pathologist

Date Posted: 5/27/2026

Location: North Windham Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Position Description

Diagnoses communicative disorders, plans, directs and participates in individual or group therapy sessions which focus on the remediation of specific articulation problems; contribute to student's development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; participate in professional learning. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and career. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations, and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensure safety of students
• Implement the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintain respect for confidential information
• Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

Qualifications/Certificates

• Active subject matter certificate as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• CSDE Certification(s): 061 (must also hold a valid CT Dept. of Public Health license)
• Experience working with a diverse student demographic
• Other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills

Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: In accordance with the WFT contract

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.