Speech and Language Pathologist—Long Term Substitute

Millbury Public Schools; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbury Public Schools in Millbury, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a long-term substitute position covering a medical leave. The assignment covers approximately 17 weeks from December 9, 2026 to April 16, 2027, at Elmwood Street School.

The SLP will assess, plan and implement goals, collaborate with the Pupil Services team and school staff, and provide intervention services to support students’ communication and learning within the educational setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment skills for evaluating referred students.
• Collaboration with Director of Pupil Services, teachers and related staff.
• Experience in developing educationally relevant therapy goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred students and interpret diagnostic findings.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies, administrators, teachers and parents.
• Plan and develop educationally relevant therapeutic goals.
• Provide staff in-service and professional development when appropriate.
• Supervise and monitor speech-language assistants.
• Monitor program goals and supervise implementation of interventions.
• Provide consultation or direct services to meet student needs.
• Perform other duties aligned with professional training as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Intervention planning

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Massachusetts SLP licensure

ASHA CCC-SLP certification

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist-Long Term Substitute

Millbury Public Schools Elmwood Street School - Millbury, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5965338

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Dec 9, 2026

Job Description

VACANCY NOTICE: October 20, 2026 CLOSING: until filled

Speech and Language Pathologist-Long Term Substitute (medical leave)

Approximate term: 17 weeks (December 9, 2026 through April 16, 2027)

(Elmwood St. School)

JOB GOAL: The Speech and Language Pathologist will work, in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Services, Building Administration, Team Chairperson/ Early Childhood Coordinator, Speech/Language team, general education and special education teachers to assess, plan and develop goals, as well as provide appropriate intervention services designed to enhance the student’s potential for learning, and assist the student in acquiring functional communication skills needed to participate in and benefit from the educational environment, and to help the student communicate independently.

General Duties

• Evaluate referred students, administer, and interpret diagnostic testing, develop required reports, and present findings at Team meetings.
• Maintain liaison with appropriate community agencies, administrators, teachers, and parents concerned with the students.
• Plan and develop therapeutic intervention goals that are educationally relevant and will be used in students’ educational programs.
• Facilitate in-service education and professional development for staff members, as appropriate.
• Supervise and monitor the job performance of any assigned speech and language assistants.
• Monitor program goals by teaching and supervising other professionals and paraprofessionals who are involved with the implementation of the intervention procedures.
• Provide consultation and/or direct services to address student needs, professional needs, and system needs in order for the system to achieve its goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties which are consistent with his/her professional training that the Director of Pupil Services and Building Principals may require.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts and ASHA licensure as a speech and language pathologist
• MA DESE license: Speech Language and Hearing Disorders - Grades: All levels
• Background in test administration, interpretation, and educational implications
• Background in the regulatory requirements of Special Education law
• Experience in an agency and/or public school setting working with Special Education students preferred
• Knowledge of instructional best practices

REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services and Building Principal

Position Type: Full-time

SALARY: Long-Term Substitute Teacher Rate, Benefits included

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Corey Burke , Assistant Principal
• 40 Elmwood St.
• Millbury, Massachusetts 01527
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]