Speech and Language Assistant (Anticipated 2026-2027)

Springfield Public Schools MA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,541 - 88,258; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Speech and Language Assistant for the Springfield Public Schools. The role involves providing speech-language services to students with IEPs under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and a state license as a speech-language assistant. The position is full-time with an anticipated salary range of $54,541.40 to $88,258.60 according to the BU Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology is required.
• Must hold a state license as a speech-language assistant through the Commonwealth of MA.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language services to students with IEPs under the direction of a speech-language pathologist.
• Collaborate with the SLP supervisor on evidence-based interventions.
• Keep progress reports and inventory of materials for interventions.

Skills

Collaboration with speech-language pathologist

Data tracking and reporting

Screening for speech-language disabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology

State License as a speech-language assistant

Job description

Speech and Language Assistant (Anticipated 2026-2027)

Springfield Public Schools – Office of Exceptional Learning – Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5684150
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of a speech‑language pathologist, the speech‑language assistant is responsible for providing speech‑language services to students with Individual Education Programs in the schools.

• Under the direction and clinical supervision of a speech‑language pathologist (SLP), provide speech‑language services to students with individualized education programs.
• Collaborate with the SLP supervisor on evidence‑based interventions to help students achieve their speech‑language goals and objectives on their IEPs.
• Collaborate with the SLP supervisor regarding information on students’ IEPs.
• Provide screening to identify students with suspected speech‑language disabilities.
• Keep progress and tracking data using qualitative and quantitative information for individual students receiving speech‑language services.
• In collaboration with the SLP, maintain list of students’ names on the speech‑language caseload as well as those students who are screened and eligible for speech‑language IEPs.
• Keep track of and inventory speech‑language intervention materials in the schools.
• Log therapy services using Easy IEP.
• Provide progress reports in collaboration with the SLP.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction and clinical supervision of a speech‑language pathologist, provide speech‑language services to students with IEPs.
• Work collaboratively with the Evaluation Team Leader and school team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in speech‑language pathology.
• State License as a speech‑language assistant through the Commonwealth of MA.

Salary & Type

Position Type: Full Time – School Year
Salary: $54,541.40 to $88,258.60 BU Salary Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. The district prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.