Speech Language Pathologist

Woonsocket Education Department; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woonsocket Education Department is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and provide services to students with speech, language, and hearing needs. The SLP works under the department chair and collaborates with families, teachers, and staff to support literacy and academic success.

The position requires RI licensure and ASHA CCC-SLP, with CFY considered. This is a full-time opening located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, beginning immediately, with ongoing posting until filled.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's and Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology; CFY considered
• Must hold or be eligible for Rhode Island speech-language teaching certificate
• Must have or be pursuing ASHA CCC-SLP; Clinical Fellowship Year interns considered
• Must hold an active license through Rhode Island Department of Health

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs for students qualifying for speech and language services
• Provides services to students with speech, language or hearing disabilities
• Conducts screenings and participates in MTSS-based interventions
• Performs thorough assessments of articulation, fluency, voice, hearing and language
• Provides information and strategies to families for carryover at home and school
• Maintains ongoing student records for progress monitoring
• Consults with parents and teachers to support student goals
• Delivers in-service training to staff as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned by administration

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)

Tools

ASHA CCC-SLP

Rhode Island license

Job description

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Speech Language Pathologist

This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board

Job Details

Job ID: 5932807

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Function: To evaluate and provide services to students who have been identified with speech, hearing, and/or a language disability that directly interferes with an individual student’s ability to access the curriculum and educational success. The Speech and Language Pathologist works directly under the supervision of the WED Speech and Language Department Chairperson.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops individual education program (IEP) for students who qualify for speech and/or language services.
• Provides services to meet the needs of individuals who have qualified under the criteria for speech, hearing, and/or language disabilities, with an emphasis on academic and achievement in the school environment.
• Provides screenings for students with suspected speech, language, and/or hearing deficits affecting classroom performance and achievement. The SLP will be aware of and involved in the building-based MTSS (Mult-Tiered System of Supports) within their assigned buildings to provide interventions to students identified through related screening protocols and/or observations by the SLP.
• Provides thorough assessments in areas of articulation, fluency, voice, hearing, and language (expressive, receptive, and social language).
• Provides information, support and carryover strategies for speech and language skills to parents and families.
• Maintains thorough on-going records for the individual students receiving speech & language services as a means of effective data collection and progress monitoring.
• Consults frequently with parents, teachers and support personnel with regard to the individual child’s progress, current goals and objectives and to make recommendations about strategies that could be used both in the home and in classroom to enhance carryover of skills.
• Provides in-service training and professional development to classroom teachers and support personnel as needed.
• Assumes responsibilities for related duties within their specific assignment that may be assigned by the administration.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an institution approved by the State Board of Regents and a Master’s Degree in the field of speech and language will be required. Such alternatives, such as Clinical Fellowship Interns, to the above experiential requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• The applicant must hold, or be eligible to hold, a teaching certificate as a Speech and Language Therapist issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• The applicant must have or be in the process of obtaining a clinical certificate of competence through ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association). Clinical Fellowship Year interns will be considered.
• Must hold an active license through the Rhode Island Department of Health

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience as a Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Bi-lingual Preferred

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Campanelli , Speech Department Head
• 108 High Street
• Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]