LTS-Speech and Language Pathologist- JTPS (REPOST)

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist for a long-term substitute position at John Trumbull Primary School. This role reports to the Director of Special Education and related services and/or the Building Administrator.

The selected candidate will provide SLPath services, conduct assessments, develop IEPs, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams. Immediate start through April 2027 with external closing on 11/06/2026.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the CT Department of Health as a Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Connecticut State Department of Education Certification, #061.
• Experience delivering speech-language pathology services in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Supports students in acquiring an appropriate level of communication skills.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers to help students generalize skills learned at the clinician level.
• Conducts diagnostic assessments and evaluation of students referred to special education for identifying learning challenges and developing goals.
• Partners with parents of children receiving speech and language services to provide ongoing communication and support.
• Participates as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings.
• Writes and implements an Individual Educational Program (IEP) and provides ongoing evaluation of progress toward goals and objectives of the IEP.
• Implements assistive technology plans and provides consultation on assistive technology to staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and Related Services and/or Building Administrator

Skills

Communication with students

Collaboration with parents

Organizational skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

CT SDE Certification

CT State License as SLP

Job description

LTS-Speech and Language Pathologist- JTPS (REPOST) JobID: 2690

• Position Type: Substitute/ Long Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: John Trumbull Primary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

LTS-Speech and Language Pathologist - Repost

Position Title: Long Term Substitute - Speech and Language Pathologist - Repost

Location: John Trumbull Primary School

Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related Services and/or

Building Administrator

Job ID: #2690

Internal Close Date: October 23, 2026

External Close Date: November 6, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately and through April 2027 (anticipated)

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed by the Connecticut State Department of Health as a Speech and Language Pathologist

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification, #061

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student strengths and challenges
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Experience working with students including academic content, lesson modification, and delivery of services within an inclusive environment
• Experience using assistive technology: hardware and software

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

• Supports students in acquiring an appropriate level of communication skills for success
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers to help students to generalize skills learned at the clinician level
• Conducts diagnostic assessments and evaluation of students referred to special education for the purpose of identifying learning challenges and developing goals that maximize learning
• Partners with parents of children receiving speech and language services to provide ongoing communication and support
• Participates as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings
• Writes and implements an Individual Educational Program (IEP) and provides ongoing evaluation of progress toward the goals and objectives of the IEP
• Implements assistive technology plans
• Provides consultation on the use of assistive technology to staff and parents

Additional Duties

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Related Services and/or the Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

• Salary to commensurate with experience

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Time: 8:30am - 3:40pm

*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 11:20:48 PM CST.