Speech & Language Pathologist - District Wide

Gloucester Public Schools - Gloucester, Massachusetts Job Details Job ID: 5733973 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 22, 2026 Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026 Position Type: Full-time Job Description The Gloucester Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and collaborative individual to provide regular Speech and Language Pathologist services, starting the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities Evaluate students referred for speech/language assessments, keep appropriate records, and adjust programs according to evaluation results. Participate in team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload. Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including goals and objectives for students receiving speech/language therapy services. Complete progress reports for all students on caseload, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations. Perform re-evaluations of students focusing on areas of educational needs at intervals determined by the individual education plan and/or state special education regulations. Plan, organize, and conduct the speech/language therapy program in a school setting to facilitate the development and enhance the learning of students with speech, language, written expression and social pragmatic challenges. Treat children with a wide range of disabilities using a variety of modalities, activities, equipment, and resources in order to improve or facilitate skill development in speech, receptive and expressive language, written expression, and social pragmatics. Collaborate with other members of the teaching staff to schedule treatment consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student, especially with respect to school goals and guidelines. Encourage the development of individual and compensatory speech/language skills needed for productive participation in the school learning process. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Valid Massachusetts teaching certification/licensure. Experience with delivering school-based services to school-aged students, K-12. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong effective written and oral communication skills. Second language (Spanish and/or Portuguese) proficiency a plus. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Proficiency in using technology and educational software. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Salary and Benefits Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, in accordance with the Gloucester Public Schools Teacher’s salary schedule. Salary Range – $60,150.00 – $108,470.00. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and retirement options. Welcome to Gloucester Public Schools Every day matters and everybody belongs in the Gloucester Public Schools. The district serves nearly 2,900 students in the historic coastal city of Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. The district boasts a diverse student body and values how families from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures create the richness and vitality that exist in our school communities. Our educators and staff care about their students, who they are, where they come from, and who they can become. They get to know their students because they know that when students are connected to a teacher, a class, or their school, students are better able to do their best work. We work together to get better every day. Making our schools extraordinary is about the work we do every day with each other to hone our craft, strengthen our instruction, engage students, and deepen student learning. We aim to be extraordinary because we can be, and because our children, the children of the great city of Gloucester, deserve it and should expect it from their schools. The district includes a high school serving grades 9 through 12; a middle school for grades 6 through 8; four grades K through 5 elementary schools; a preschool; and a high school alternative program. The Strategic Plan for Ongoing Improvement has four priorities: Deepen Student Belonging and Engagement in School; Strengthen Instruction and Better Connect General and Special Education; Strengthen Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Support; Strengthen Special Education Through Improved Coordination of Services and Specialized Instruction. Contact Information Michael Jarvis, Director of Special Education 2 Blackburn Drive Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr