Extended Term Substitute, Speech/Language Pathologist (Apr-June 2025), Cambridgeport School

Position:           Extended Term Substitute, Speech & Language Pathologist

                       Available April 2025 through no later than June 30, 2025

                       Office of Student Services/Cambridgeport School                     

Duties:

• Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards when conducting speech and language screenings and evaluations.
• Administer formal and informal assessments including observing students in educational environments, selecting appropriate assessments based on individual student needs, and administering tests according to acceptable procedures.
• Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services by integrating data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources.
• Prepare, write, and submit evaluation reports that meet state requirements and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams in language that is clear and easily understood.
• Determine the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum.
• Collect data for IEP planning, decision making and progress monitoring.
• Maintain easily accessible and accurate files and safeguard confidentiality of student records. 
• Schedule direct services using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Plan and use systematic and evidence-based intervention strategies for individual students and groups of students to foster communicative competence.  Modify therapeutic instructional approaches as needed.
• Complete logging of services for third party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate.
• Collaborate with school personnel, such as teachers, administrators, and other related service providers to best meet the needs of all students.
• Provide information to school personnel about language disorders as they relate to literacy and interactive communication skills, information about speech disorders (articulation, voice, and fluency) and their impact on communication and learning.
• Use appropriate therapy materials to meet the needs, age, cultural differences and interests of individual students and arranges therapy environment to create optimum learning conditions.
• Attend reconvened Team meetings and parent-teacher conferences. 
• Develop appropriate IEPs and/or 504 Plans based on students’ strengths & needs and demonstrates awareness of professional performance in due process matters and litigious environments.
• Chair team meetings and participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education programs (IEPs), write measurable goals and objectives, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational trainings for staff, parents, and students.
• Participate in professional meetings and workshops directly related to the speech-language-hearing profession.
• Perform related work as required.

Please note that the location may change as required to meet staffing and student needs.                                             Your

Skill Set:

As the incoming Speech/Language Pathologist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech & Language Pathology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Massachusetts Certification and/or License preferred.
• ASHA Certification preferred.
• Experience teaching and/or working in an urban school system with special needs students. 
• Knowledge and/or experience with (AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication (moderate to high technology).
• Knowledge and/or experience with Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs).                                                 

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. 

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.