SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant to support therapy services for students. The role involves assisting in group and individual therapy, planning activities, and maintaining records under the direction of the SPED Supervisor and Building Principal.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time with salary ranging from $28 to $36 per hour. Responsibilities include collaboration with school staff and travel within the building as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as education or communication disorders.
• Board certification as speech-language pathology assistant.
• Experience working with children.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing therapy to small and large groups of children.
• Assist in planning therapy activities and in making/coordinating materials.
• Assist in record keeping.
• Assist speech pathologist during assessments.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal and/or superintendent of schools.

Skills

Gentle demeanor

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Board certification as SLP assistant

Job description

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

Job ID: 5841383

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Summary

• Assist in providing therapy to small and large groups of children.
• Assist in planning therapy activities and in making/coordinating materials.
• Assist in record keeping.
• Assist speech pathologist during assessments.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal and/or superintendent of schools.

Reports To: Special Education Supervisor and Building Principal

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $28 to $36 Per Hour

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as education or communication disorders.
• Board certification as speech-language pathology assistant.
• Experience working with children.
• Gentle, non‑threatening manner with children.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Additional Requirements

• Work is generally conducted within a school building. Ability to travel throughout the building is necessary.
• Position involves sitting and the ability to move between rooms within the office.
• Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with some pulling, pushing, or reaching above desk and file drawers.
• Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

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

• Gregory Rosenthal, SPED Director
• 94 North Elm Street
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]