Speech Language Pathologist - All Levels (Anticipated 2026-2027)

Springfield-Public-Schools,-Ma; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools, Office of Exceptional Learning, in Springfield, MA, seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and provide school-based services under IEPs. The role includes supervising speech-language assistants, collaborating with staff to promote language development, and delivering individualized services to students.

Applicants should hold a Master's in SLP with CCC or CF, MA DESE License and MA State License; starting date immediate; competitive salary shown in district

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC or CF Candidacy (ASHA) required or in progress.
• MA DESE License and MA State License in Speech-Language Pathology (All Grade Levels) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide speech-language services to students with IEPs in the schools.
• Supervise speech-language assistants per state regulations.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement accommodations and intervention strategies.
• Maintain thorough records and assist in referrals to agencies as appropriate.

Skills

Caseload management

IEP collaboration

Cultural/linguistic sensitivity

Education

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC or CF Candidacy

MA DESE License and MA State License

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - All Levels (Anticipated 2026-2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5964348

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The speech-language pathologist is responsible for evaluating and providing speech-language services to students with Individual Education Programs in the schools.

• Supervises speech-language assistants as per state regulations.
• Serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program to promote students’ receptive and expressive language skills for school success.
• Provides an individualized education program to meet individual needs of speech-language disabled students.
• Assists and guides teachers in the understanding of normal and disordered developmental milestones and referring suspected and identified speech-language disabilities.
• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech-language disorders and disabilities using culturally and linguistically appropriate methods.
• Provides screening to identify students with suspected speech-language disabilities.
• Assists in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement age and linguistically appropriate accommodations and intervention strategies in the classroom.
• Provides information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate in a multicultural and multilingual setting.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning first and second language acquisition and speech-language disorders/disabilities.
• Keeps thorough ongoing records for individual students receiving speech-language services.
• Maintains lists of referred, screened, and eligible students, as well as a directory of outside agencies, consultants, specialists and related services.
• Compiles case history date on those cases where additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate.
• Keeps track of and inventories speech-language evaluation tools and intervention materials in the schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

(Minimum requirements)

• Maintains and manages a caseload comprised of speech-language disabled students in the schools.
• Works collaboratively with the Evaluation Team Leader and school team to develop educationally based IEPs for speech-language disabled students.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

2. Certificate of Clinical Competence or Clinical Fellowship Candidacy, ASHA

3. MA DESE License and MA State License in Speech-Language Pathology (All Grade Levels)

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3 rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at [e-mail].

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination.

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail].

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $79,756.99 to $104,648.97 BU Salary Schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jacklyn J High, Supervisor Of Speech, Language & Hearing
• OFFICE OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING
• Phone: [phone] x 55630
• Email: [e-mail]