Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Chicopee Public Schools Bowie Elementary School - Chicopee, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Chicopee Public School District Job Details Job ID: 5672228 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 Job Description TITLE: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST TYPE: Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement SALARY: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement REPORTS TO: SPED Coordinator of Itinerant Staff/Related Services, Director of Special Education, Building Principal ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Pre‑referral prevention/consultation, scheduling, screening, assessment, intervention consultation, transition services, collaboration with SPED colleagues/general education colleagues/parents, collaboration with universities and community as indicated, documentation of third‑party billing, continuing education, inventory management, equipment maintenance, 504/IEP plan development and team meetings, mentoring/supervision, data collection, school‑wide program development, school duties as per Unit A Contract, building and staff meetings, professionalism (punctual, cooperative, organized, respectful, etc.). 2. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association. 3. Knowledge and skills in the areas of: articulation/phonology, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive and expressive language, literacy, social aspects (pragmatics), cognitive aspects, multiculturalism, augmentative/alternative communication, behavior, hearing, swallowing as they pertain to students between the ages of 3 and 21 in the public schools. Supervision and mentorship as requested. Telepractice as requested. Familiarity with IDEA and SPED laws and regulations. Continuing education as per license requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: SLP‑Clinical Fellows (SLP‑CF) Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Undergraduate/Graduate College Intern (per college guidelines) High School Senior (per high school guidelines) Required traveling between school buildings within the City. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). (For Clinical Fellowship (CF) candidates, passing score on the ASHA National Exam) License to practice speech language pathology by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. (For CF candidates, pending License) Educator License, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) (For CF candidates, pending License) Past adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Speech‑Language Hearing Association. ADA & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, adding machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Must be able to stand, crouch and bend over for a long period of time at intervals throughout the day. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, newsletters, schedules, manuals, invoices, requisitions, menus, recipes, journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, procedures, charts, surveys, articles, bid specifications, brochures, news releases, handbooks, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence. Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including medical, legal, accounting and marketing terminology. Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; and to apply the principles of algebra and geometry. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Interpersonal: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone. Position Type Part‑Time Salary $58,989 to $97,700 Per Year Job Categories Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist Student Services > Audiologist Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Dr. Andrea Stolar , Director of Special Education Central Office Administration Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr