Speech and Language Pathologist – Long Term Substitute

Newtown Public Schools; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newtown Public Schools in Newtown, CT seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist for Reed Intermediate School as a long-term substitute.

The role administers formal assessments, develops IEP goals, and delivers direct instruction to improve speech and language outcomes. The clinician will push into general education, collaborate with families, and manage Medicaid documentation. CT certification 061 is required for immediate employment through 2027-06-11.

Qualifications

• Connecticut certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061) is required.
• Experience administering formal assessments and developing IEP goals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering and interpreting formal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Observing students in classroom settings to assess how communication impacts academic performance.
• Developing measurable, long-term and short-term goals tailored to each student’s needs.
• Providing direct instruction to improve speech/sound production, language processing, and social communication (pragmatics).
• Training students on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices for non-verbal or minimally verbal learners.
• Pushing into general education classrooms to help students apply communication skills in real-time.
• Meeting with families to provide resources and carryover activities for speech goals at home.
• Medicaid billing: documenting therapy sessions for reimbursement.

Skills

Assessment administration

Interpersonal communication

Data-driven goals

Education

Connecticut Certification as SLP (061)

Job description

Newtown Public SchoolsPLEASE POST

August 25, 2026

POSITION: Speech and Language Pathologist – Long Term Substitute

SCHOOL: Reed Intermediate School

DURATION: Immediately – June 11, 2027 (projected last day of school 2026-2027)

Salary: Based on Teacher Contract

REQUIREMENTS:

Connecticut Certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administering and interpreting formal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services. Observing students in the classroom setting to assess how communication impacts their social and
• academic performance. Develop and implement measurable, long-term, and short-term goals tailored to each student’s specific
• needs. Providing direct instruction to improve speech/sound production, language processing, and social
• communication (pragmatics) Training students on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (such as speech-generating
• tablets or picture boards) for non-verbal or minimally verbal learners Pushing into the general education classroom to help students apply communication skills in real-time
• academic settings. Meeting with families to provide resources and activities that carry over speech goals into the home
• Medicaid Billing: Documenting therapy sessions for reimbursement as required by the school district.

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community.We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.