Speech-Language Pathologist- Maternity Leave Coverage- February-June 2027

Gateway Regional School District (MA); Chester (MA); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Gateway Regional School District in Chester, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to cover a maternity leave from February 2027 through June 2027. The role involves managing a caseload of about 40 students from preschool to 5th grade, with ASD, language impairment, and articulation needs.

Experience with MA IEPs and AAC systems is highly preferred, along with developing IEPs and reports. The position requires collaboration with teachers and families, evaluative reporting, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience with ASD, language impairment, and articulation/phonology.
• Working knowledge of MA IEPs and state regulations.
• Experience with evaluating students and developing IEPs.
• Familiarity with AAC systems preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain caseload of Chester Elementary School speech-language students.
• Present evaluation results and IEP goals at multidisciplinary meetings.
• Write evaluation reports, IEP progress reports, and goals/objectives.
• Collaborate with school team to develop educational IEPs for speech-language students.
• Conduct thorough assessments and diagnoses of speech-language disorders.
• Provide screenings to identify students with suspected speech-language issues.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement accommodations and interventions.
• Provide information and counseling to families.
• Keep thorough records for students receiving therapy.
• Compile case history data when appropriate.

Connaissances

ASD experience

Language impairment experience

Articulation/phonology

AAC familiarity

MA IEP knowledge

Outils

AAC systems

Description du poste

Speech-Language Pathologist- Maternity Leave Coverage- February-June 2027

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950755
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026 11:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Gateway Regional School District is seeking a dedicated and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to cover a full-time maternity leave from February 2027 through June 2027.

The candidate will manage a caseload of approximately 40 students, ranging from preschool through 5th grade, with diverse speech and language needs. The candidate must have experience working with students with ASD, moderate/severe language impairment, and articulation/phonological impairments. Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems is highly preferred, and working knowledge of Massachusetts Individualized Education Programs (MA IEPs) and state special education regulations is required. Student evaluation and IEP development are also requirements of the position.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are committed to working with underprivileged students and families to close the existing achievement gap. We work hard and constantly seek to improve our practice so we can prepare our scholars for high student achievement and college or career readiness.

• Maintains and manages a caseload of speech-language students at Chester Elementary School.
• Present evaluation results, goal mastery updates, and service delivery recommendations during multidisciplinary IEP team meetings.
• Write comprehensive evaluation reports, IEP progress reports, and draft new IEP goals/objectives utilizing current MA IEP formats and timelines.
• Works collaboratively with the school team to develop and implement educationally based IEPs for speech-language students.
• 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.
• 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 as appropriate.
• Keeps thorough, ongoing records for individual students receiving speech and language therapy services.
• Compiles case history data on those cases where additional family history, health history, early developmental history, and environmental history are deemed appropriate.
• Salary $286.97 per day

The Gateway Regional School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation or military or exercise of civil rights in admission to, access to treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $286.97 Per Day

Job Categories:

Student Services > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stacy Stewart , Director of Human Resources
• Gateway Regional School District
• Huntington, Massachusetts 01050
• Email: [e-mail]