Speech & Language Pathologist

Woodhaven Elementary School; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhaven Elementary School in North Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a Speech & Language Pathologist to join our team. This union position is governed by the North Providence Federation of Teachers Local 920; compensation follows the Local 920 Collective Bargaining Agreement, with step placement based on experience.

Candidates must be certified by the RI Department of Education as SLPs; ESL certification and RI Right to Read Act familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Speech & Language Pathologist by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Preference for progress toward English as a Second Language certification where applicable.
• Awareness or proficiency in RI Right to Read Act requirements is preferred.

Skills

Speech & Language Pathologist cert

Education

RI DOE SLP certification

Job description

North Providence Public Schools Woodhaven Elementary School - North Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Speech & Language Pathologist

North Providence Public Schools Woodhaven Elementary School - North Providence, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5940060

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

North Providence Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Speech & Language Pathologist to join our team.

*This position is a union position within the North Providence Federation of Teachers Local 920, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. Compensation for this role is paid in accordance with the salary schedule found on page 4 of the Local 920 Collective Bargaining Agreement (linked here) , with the specific step placement determined by your years of relevant experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Welcome to Woodhaven Elementary School

Woodhaven Elementary School is a PK-5 school located in the community of North Providence. Woodhaven has a strong neighborhood identity, as a number of families walk their children to school each morning. At Woodhaven we believe in building positive relationships within our school community where student and family voice, choice and interests are valued. In our classrooms students are driving their learning by actively engaging in rigorous lessons while setting goals, reflecting on progress, and working towards mastering skills.At Woodhaven, students are encouraged to put forth their best effort and display positive character traits. Students do not go unrecognized when they display respect, responsibility and safety to self and others. Woodhaven students are fortunate to participate in a number of afterschool activities ran by our active PTA, as well as a number of teachers and support professionals. Activities include a Grades 4 and 5 Drama Club, yearbook, and book clubs, to name a few! We also have Kids Klub at Woodhaven, which provides before and after school care to assist our working parents.Woodhaven students engage in a curriculum based on the Common Core Standards. Teachers use a variety of materials to help meet the needs of all learners including My Math, Wonders, Fundations, Amplify Science, and IXL. Each student has a Chromebook which allows us to personalize learning! The Woodhaven school community certainly recognizes the importance of creating a strong foundation for students in order for them to achieve academic success and lifelong learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The North Providence School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestral origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Superintendent’s office to request reasonable accommodation to participate in a program or activity sponsored by the North Providence School Department.

Job Requirements

• Candidates must be certified as a Speech & Language Pathologist by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
  Preference will be given to candidates who hold or can demonstrate progress towards an English as a Second Language certification issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
  Preference will be given to applicants who meet the Awareness or Proficiency requirement per the RI Right to Read Act | (FAQ RI Right to Read Act)
  Please include a cover letter, current resume and three recent professional letters of reference.
  If offered a position with North Providence Public Schools, you are required to obtain a national criminal background check with fingerprinting obtained at the State Attorney General's Office.
  If your background check is returned and acceptable for employment, you will be asked to return to complete onboarding paperwork to include the "Employment Eligibility Verification, USCIS I-9" as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Here you will attest to your employment authorization and must also provide acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Norato , Assistant Principal
• 100 Morgan Avenue
• North Providence, Rhode Island 02911
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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