Substitute - Long Term Sub, Speech Therapist (District Wide) (SY25-26)

Substitute - Long Term Sub, Speech Therapist (District Wide) (SY25-26)

Note: this position is approximately from May 2026 to November 2026.

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,300 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at

About the Position:

• Long term Substitute: Report to assigned school and teaching position if a position is projected to be vacant for more than 20 school days. Eligible to attend school professional development on a voluntary basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services five days per week to students requiring speech and language therapy.
• Complete bilingual speech evaluations for students as needed.
• Attend monthly meetings with district SLPs to review caseloads, evaluation reports, assessment tools, and ensure program compliance.
• Participate in professional development for district SLPs.
• Provide ongoing consultation to teachers and staff regarding speech and language needs of students on IEPs.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program meetings.
• Write quarterly progress reports.
• Documentation of services provided.
• Meet federal and state mandates, as well as local policies, to ensure compliance.
• Involvement in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) usage and considerations.
• Additional related duties as determined by the Special Education Administrator.

Qualifications Required:

1. Education Level: Long Term Substitute: Possess an undergraduate degree
2. Ability to work with diverse population;
3. Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment;
4. Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful
5. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Qualifications Preferred:

• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers
• Bilingual Spanish
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Terms: The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, but subject to longer hours for schools with extended day. The number of school days are 184 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Chelsea Public Schools 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.