Speech and Language Assistant (Anticipated 2026-2027)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts seeks a Speech-Language Assistant to deliver speech-language services to students with IEPs under the direction of a speech-language pathologist. You will work with the school team to implement evidence-based interventions and support students in achieving their IEP goals.

You will screen for suspected speech-language disabilities, collect and maintain progress data, manage caseload lists, inventory materials, and document services using Easy

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist, provide speech-language services to students with IEPs.
• 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.
• Maintain list of students’ names on the speech-language caseload and those screened and eligible for speech-language IEPs.
• Track and inventory speech-language intervention materials in the schools.
• Log therapy services using Easy IEP.
• Provide progress reports in collaboration with the SLP.

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), the speech-language assistant provides speech-language services to students with individualized education programs.
• Collaborates with the SLP supervisor on evidence based interventions to help students achieve their speech-language goals and objectives on their IEPs.
• Collaborates with the SLP supervisor regarding information on students’ IEPs.
• Provides screening to identify students with suspected speech-language disabilities.
• Keeps progress and tracking data using qualitative and quantitative information for individual students receiving speech-language services.
• In collaboration with the SLP, maintains list of students’ names on the speech-language caseload as well as those students who are screened and eligible for speech-language IEPs.
• Keeps track of and inventories speech-language intervention materials in the schools.
• Logs therapy services using Easy IEP.
• Provides progress reports in collaboration with the SLP.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

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

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in speech-language pathology.
• State License as a speech-language assistant through the Commonwealth of MA.

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work 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, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment 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.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]