SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield (MA); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for an open Speech and Language Pathologist position for the 2026-2027 school year.

The role reports to the Building Principal. Salary is commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A agreement and includes a $5,000 hiring bonus. Starting date is immediate for the right candidate and employment is contingent on funding.

Formación

• Current and valid certification as a teacher of speech and hearing impaired children by MA DESE.
• Certificate of clinical competence as a speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP).

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a resource to school staff for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Provide therapeutic programs to meet individual speech and language needs.
• Assess speech, voice, hearing and language impairments and diagnose as requested.
• Develop individualized therapy plans to address handicaps.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers and parents on progress.
• Provide in-service education and act as a consultant to staff on speech topics.
• Maintain thorough records and contribute to screening procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the principal or Superintendent.

Conocimientos

Speech-language pathology

Educación

Massachusetts DESE certification (Speech-Language Impaired)

CCC-SLP (Clinical Fellowship year considered)

Descripción del empleo

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961160

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for an open Speech and Language Pathologist position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary

• Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
• Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of speech and hearing handicapped children.
• Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, hearing and language impairments upon request.
• Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language handicaps.
• Confer with principals, teachers and parents frequently regarding the student's progress.
• Provide in-service education and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech improvement.
• Keep and maintain thorough pertinent records.
• Assist in screening procedures.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of schools.

Reports To

Building Principal

The salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A collective bargaining agreement. Salary placement will be based on the information contained in the application as submitted.

If hired, qualified applicants may receive a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) hiring bonus.

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position is subject to funding.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $49,000 to $99,440 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Current and valid certification as a teacher of speech and hearing impaired children by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
  • Certificate of clinical competence as a speech/language pathologist (Candidates in their clinical fellowship year will be considered).
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the office. Work is largely sedentary and light in nature with regular lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment and to finger and handle.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Westfield Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Contact Information

• Michael Morris , HR Director
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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