Speech-Language Pathologist: Sub-Separate Programs & AAC

Young World Physical Education; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for sub-separate programs. The role focuses on evaluating and treating speech, language, and communication needs, embedding strategies across the school day, with emphasis on AAC device implementation, collaboration with teachers, and data-driven progress reporting to support IEP goals.

Effective collaboration with the Student Services department, ongoing professional growth, and serving

Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist with SEI endorsement or dual ESL
• Massachusetts Board licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Experience in public schools
• Experience assessing school-age children
• ASHA CCC-SLP
• Familiarity with evaluating English Language Learners

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide direct intervention for students in sub-separate programs
• Support AAC device implementation, including device setup, programming, and daily use across settings
• Coach and train program staff on communication strategies, AAC modeling, and accommodations
• Review and strengthen classroom communication systems for consistency and accessibility
• Monitor that communication strategies and accommodations are implemented with fidelity
• Collaborate with teachers on goal writing and data collection
• Partner with teachers to modify curriculum and co-plan intervention aligned to instructional content
• Complete evaluations, IEP/504 sections, quarterly progress reports, service documentation and related portions of the IEP
• Participate in IEP team meetings
• Bring strong interpersonal and public speaking skills, creativity, a sense of humor, and flexibility across caseloads, age groups, and scheduling

Skills

Public school experience

AAC implementation

IEP collaboration

Data collection

Public speaking

Education

Master's Degree

Massachusetts DESE licensure as SLP

SEI endorsement or dual ESL

Massachusetts Board licensure as SLP

ASHA CCC-SLP

Experience in public school

Experience assessing school-age children

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Watertown Public Schools Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for sub-separate programs. The role focuses on evaluating and treating speech, language, and communication needs, embedding strategies across the school day, with emphasis on AAC device implementation, collaboration with teachers, and data-driven progress reporting to support IEP goals.

Effective collaboration with the Student Services department, ongoing professional growth, and serving