SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) Long-term substitute (Grades K-3) (5904)

Fales Elementary School (Grades K-3)Westborough, MA,

seeks a talented Speech and Language Pathologist Long-term Substitute

May 6th - June 18th, 2025 

The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values. 

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. 
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students. 
• We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth. 

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.

Job Title:  Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Long-term substitute

Reports to:  Principal and Student Services Coordinator

Department:  Special Education 

Work Year:  31 days, May 6th-June 18th

Compensation:  $275 per day, per diem    

Job Goal: The Speech and Language Pathologist fosters a love of learning that encourages student curiosity, engagement, and growth in a welcoming community of learners. The SLP facilitates the communication, academic, social and behavioral support for students with special abilities through direct service, collaboration, consultation, and coaching guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, district standards and requirements, and IEP goals. The SLP should be well versed in IDEA, IEP team process, administration of assessments, and possess strong oral and written communication skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field (preferred) 

• Professional Certification: 
• ASHA certified 
• MA DESE SEI and ACC Endorsement preferred, but not required
  
  
• CORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.

Specialized Knowledge:

child development, disabilities, curriculum frameworks, curriuculum/instructional accommodations and modifications, assessments, IEPs and progress reports, applied behavioral analysis (ABA), inclusive practices, growth mindset, progress monitoring, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, assistive technology/AAC and technology integration, social thinking

 Preferred Experience:

• Experience teaching English Language learners and in a diverse public school setting 
• Experience with students with special abilities, including students with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Strong background in inclusive special education practices
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs
• Experience creating SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) IEP and progress goals

  Skills: 

• Creates a welcoming, supportive, and equitable learning environment 
• Plans and implements speech language therapy services that are evidence-based.
• Conducts and analyzes results from a variety of assessments to identify areas of need, develop targeted student objectives, and/or monitor progress
• Collects and analyzes data monitoring student progress and adjust practice as needed in order to maximize student growth
• Empowers students to be critical thinkers who can reflect on their learning, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and implement learned strategies
• Partners and collaborates with team teachers, department colleagues, and specialists
• Consults to general education staff, special education colleagues, and families
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Integrates technology in order to enhance and extend student learning experiences
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students as well as for self
• Multi-tasks in a fast-paced, supportive environment meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Understands and conforms to professional and ethical standards for SLP

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Manages a caseload of students to ensure that IEPs are implemented and that appropriate student progress is made
• Writes, revises and monitors students' IEPs goals and progress effectively and adjusts instruction, interventions, or therapy to ensure student progress
• Monitors student progress using data-driven SMART Goal measures, and effectively communicates such progress through written progress reports, and formal and informal communications with colleagues and families 
• Collaborates with colleagues as a Co-Teacher and/or consultant in order to optimize student learning as related to communication in the general education classroom
• Maintains and improves professional competence through active participation in professional development activities, internal and external, that meet district expectations and the requirements for licensure recertification
• Participates in all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Speech Language Pathologist has no supervisory responsibilities. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated:  4/4/2023

Salary : $275