Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist Longmeadow Public School District Glenbrook Middle School - Longmeadow, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Williams Middle School - Longmeadow, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5890346 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026 Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned). 1. PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE 1.1 Continuously improve professional knowledge and practice through appropriate professional development activities, share information and knowledge with other teachers; apply the best research.

1. 2 Maintain and incorporate the best research in materials, techniques and therapy.
2. PLANNING 2.1 Set short-term and year long goals for individual educational plans based on sound principles and practices of speech and language therapy.

2.2 Develop and maintain plans based on short-term and year-long goals and share when appropriate. 2.3 Act as a resource to teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments. 2.4 Provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments. 2.5 Provides screening to identify children at risk, speech and language problems at regular intervals and at specified levels. 2.6 Assist in proper referral of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.

1. 7 Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving IEP goals and objectives.
2. SCREENING, REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT 3.1 Act as a resource to teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.

3.2 Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments. 3.3 Provides screening to identify children at risk, speech and language problems at regular intervals and at specified levels. 3.4 Assist in proper referral of individuals to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate.

1. 5 Maintain systems of assessment and measurements which reflect progress in achieving IEP goals and objectives.
2. USE OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 4.1 Integrate current technologies as tools to enhance therapy.
3. EFFECTIVENESS OF THERAPY 5.1 Provide a therapeutic program to meet individual needs of the speech, language, and hearing impaired children.

5.2 Provide appropriate small group programs and therapy to meet students’ needs and remediate existing speech or language disabilities.

1. 3 Promote a high level of improvement by setting high standards and clear goals.
2. EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 6.1 Maintain open and effective communication with students, parents, staff and administration using expected professional standards.

6.2 Participate actively in team/department/staff meetings. 6.3 Consults to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. 6.4 Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement strategies pertaining to the student’s daily activities.

1. 5 Provides inservice education and services as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics concerning speech and language issues.
2. CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM 7.1 Be available for student and/or parent conferences and IEP meetings.
3. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL AND/OR TEACHING PROFESSION 8.1 Work Collaboratively to identify areas for improvement, develop possible strategies, and assess results.

1. 2 Complete other duties as assigned.
2. ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS 9.1 Observe and implement the rules and regulations established by special education law.

Position Type: Full-time Salary: $55,374 to $104,806 Per Year Job Categories: Seasonal/Other Opportunities > Summer Camps/Programs Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist Welcome to Glenbrook Middle School, Williams Middle School Our Mission Statement:The mission of Glenbrook Middle School is to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment that encourages children to grow academically, socially, and morally and become responsible, contributing, and respectful young adults.To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your webbrowser: Welcome to the Williams Middle School website. Williams is a grade 6 through 8 public middle school in Longmeadow Massachusetts, a suburb of Springfield. We are committed to building relationships with our students to help foster a successful transition from childhood to early adolescence. We strive to create an environment for learning that allows students to develop competencies associated with Longmeadow's Vision of the Graduate (VOG). At WMS the exceptional staff promotes inclusive practice by aligning school culture and practice with multi-tiered systems of support.To learn more about the Longmeadow Public Schools please copy and paste the following into your web browser: offer the traditional academic subjects of language arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies along with an exploratory program, which includes art, music, STEM, health and physical education. All classes are heterogeneously grouped with the exception of grade 7 and 8 mathematics. A full year of high school french or spanish is taught in grades 7 and 8. Our outstanding performing arts program includes men's and women's chorus, mixed choruses for grade 6, orchestra, band, and jazz band. Academic, exploratory and performing arts classes take place during a seven-block school day.While we currently offer an exceptional variety of engaging curriculum and a top notch exploratory and arts programs, we continue to look for areas in which to grow. We will continue to grow professionally in the area of differentiating instruction and hope to continue to gather and use data to better inform what we do and how we do it. We are extremely fortunate to have students, families and a community who deeply value education.Williams Middle School has the following goals:Create an environment for learning that develops a spirit of inquiry, encourages personal excellence, and fosters self-esteem.Support and encourage each individual to reach his/her potential.Provide a highly motivated and supportive staff, and a strong, diverse curriculum that recognizes and accommodates individual learning styles.Foster a climate of understanding, compassion, and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions. Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meet Massachusetts State certification requirements.
2. Educational preparation relevant to area of speech and language.
3. Prior relevant successful experience preferred.
4. Such other qualifications or alternatives as the Director and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:Director of Special Education and Building Principal/Asst. Principal JOB MISSION:To lead, encourage, and assist students to develop their individual potential for intellectual and emotional growth, resulting in their learning and achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills. EVALUATION:Consistent with current Agreement between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NONE

The following information is provided pursuant to ADA requirements. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Strength:Light-lifting, 30 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Key:Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time Frequently (F) From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Constantly (C) 2/3 of the time or more Standing: (C) Sitting: (O) Walking/Running: (C) Lifting: (F) Reaching(F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Handling(F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s) Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily Talking (F) Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word Hearing (C) Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air Near Acuity (C) Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Far Acuity (C) Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more Color Vision (F) Ability to identify and distinguish colors Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed on a given point. Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Nicole Paris‑Kro , Special Education Director 535 Bliss Road Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Longmeadow Public School District