Speech-Language Pathologist (parental leave coverage approx. December ’26 – June ’27)

AdvancingMilestones; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Onsite Workout Facility

Professional development support

Job summary

Milestones Day School and Transitions Program in Waltham, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for parental leave coverage from December 9, 2026 to June 23, 2027. The role involves writing IEP goals, progress reports, and data collection while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support students with autism and language-based disorders.

The position requires a Master’s degree and active MA licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, with prior experience in related areas preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Active Massachusetts Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology.
• Prior experience with language-based learning disorders and autism spectrum students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write IEP goals and progress reports for all students.
• Ensure students make progress and inform parents if progress is lacking.
• Collect data on student benchmarks and follow IEP delivery grids.
• Prepare group lesson plans and run classroom/community groups.
• Collaborate with outside SLP clinicians and Milestones team.
• Maintain licensure and participate in conferences/workshops.

Education

Master's degree

Active Massachusetts Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology

Experience with language-based learning disorders and autism spectrum students (preferred)

Job description

Milestones Day School and Transitions Program is a year-round private special education school located in Waltham, MA and works with students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and a variety of attention and/or psychiatric challenges. We service students ranging in age from elementary grades through post high school, and our staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to support students in particular grade cohorts.

SCHEDULE

School hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:00PM, plus 5 hours/week on or offsite for planning

This assignment is for a Parental leave coverage from approx. December 9, 2026 – June 23, 2027

Detailed Responsibilities

• Write IEP goals and progress reports for all students s/he works with
• Assure that all students are making sufficient progress towards their goals; or ensure that parents are informed prior to writing progress report, if the student is not making effective progress
• Collect data on student’s targeted benchmarks
• Follow service delivery grid as specified in student’s IEP
• Formally and informally assess students every 1-3 years
• Prepare group lesson plans to increase student’s skill set
• Run appropriate classroom/community groups as assigned
• Write monthly curriculum blurbs for school website
• Participate in weekly meetings regarding students (including common planning time meetings, supervisory meetings, and team meetings)
• Support new hires and existing staff in implementation of SLP practices
• Assess new students upon enrollment and create protocols as needed; provide training to staff regarding this protocol
• Orient new students to MDS’ systems (i.e. sensory break, 1-5 scale, etc…)
• Collaborate with any outside SLP clinicians to assure consistency
• Collaborate with all members of Milestones interdisciplinary team
• Provide individual services to students with specific SLP needs as identified on their IEP
• Maintain contact/consultation with parents/guardians as needed
• Attend conferences and workshops to increase knowledge and awareness of various treatments and aspects of student disabilities
• Maintain professional license status at all times
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by administrative team

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters degree
• Active Massachusetts Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology
• Prior experience treating language based learning disorders and working with students on the autism spectrum, is preferred.

MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING

• Competitive salary
• 6 weeks of paid Vacation, 8 Sick days, and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service thereafter.
• Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus
• Dental Insurance & Vision Plan
• Onsite Workout Facility
• 401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Community Service Opportunities
• Half-day Summer Fridays
• We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!)
• Employer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional development
• Supportive and collaborative co-workers

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance
• Approximately 7 weeks’ vacation (approximately 6 weeks when school is not in session and 5 days of your choice)
• Other time off (10 holidays, 8 days of sick time, 2 days of personal time, birthday holiday bonus!)
• Long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with discretionary company match
• 4 weeks paid maternity & 1 week paid paternity leave in addition to state PFML benefits
• Discounts of 20% off on-campus tuition and 10% off online tuition at Regis College and Cambridge College
• Paid professional development
• Various discounts at local stores and various entertainment venues that Milestones partners with
• No out-of-pocket expenses for materials
• Employee referral bonus program

Job Type: Onsite, Full-time

Salary Range: $80,000-$84,000 annualized

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milestones Day School (Special Ed. School) is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, 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.