Speech and Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 53,453 - 104,941; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Norwich seeks a qualified Speech and Language Pathologist to service students with communication disorders. This full-time position involves assessing student needs, developing lessons aligned with IEP objectives, and providing consultative support to educators. Candidates must have CT certification. Competitive salary range is offered, coupled with a commitment to student confidentiality and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• Certification in Speech and Language Pathology is required.
• Experience with developing IEP objectives preferred.
• Strong skills in communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' communication disorders and recommend actions.
• Create therapeutic lessons aligned with IEP objectives.
• Participate in planning meetings for students' speech services.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Skills

Communication disorders assessment

Instructional lesson development

Collaboration in educational planning

Analytical reporting

Confidentiality

Education

Certification by CT ST Dept of Ed for Speech and Language Pathologist

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist

Location: Norwich Public Schools District-Wide, Norwich, Connecticut

Job Details

Job ID: 5609973

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,453 to $104,941 Per Year

Job Description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Qualifications: Certification by CT ST Dept of Ed for Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports To: Director of Special Education & Student Services

General Description: The Speech-Language Pathologist services students with communication disorders that adversely affect the student’s educational performance and require specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate formal and informal assessments, accurately interpret the information to describe the current level of communication skills, and recommend appropriate action and objectives
• Develop instructional/therapeutic lessons that are aligned with the student’s IEP objectives
• Attends and participates in educational planning meetings for students considered for speech and language services
• Provides written reports including diagnostic data and communicates recommendations for educational interventions, curriculum, management and teaching strategies for students
• Recommends curriculum improvements and revisions as well as modifies the curriculum for the speech and language impaired student
• Plans and conducts school/home therapy programs and procedures in coordination with the student’s total educational needs
• Provides consultative services to teachers and related school personnel regarding the students’ speech and language performance
• Initiates referrals to other professionals or services as appropriate
• Communicates certain medical and audiological information received from outside agencies
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Provides information, support, and progress to parents when appropriate
• Demonstrates an understanding of the interrelationship between teaching styles and learning styles
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
• Assess English language proficiency of ELL students
• Monitors personal FM units and classroom sound fields as it pertains to the student’s IEP/504 plan
• Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

• Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
• Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Norwich Teachers League.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]