Speech and Language Pathologist- SY25/26

Canton High School is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Speech and Language Pathologist for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2025.  The Speech and Language Pathologist will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.   

Canton High School is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 900 students in grades 9-12 and also includes an 18-22 post-grad program.  Canton High School is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.  

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides speech and language therapy treatment to students with identified needs. Administers speech and language assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in such areas as expensive and receptive language, functional communication, social pragmatics, and articulation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services and programs within the educational environment through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted students.
2. Supervise, evaluate and support SLPAs, including participating in recruitment, screening and hiring of SLPAs
3. Coordinate effective therapy presentation techniques, and reviewing, correcting, and reinforcing instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
4. Serve as a member of the Special Education Team in writing educational plans and progress reports, and completing assessments within the required timelines.
5. Follow the student IEP and ensure compliance with state and federal SPED regulations, including the delivery of high quality services, the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment.
6. Participate in the identification and referral process for students requiring speech services.
7. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication disorders in students
8. Prepare written reports upon the completion of an evaluation.
9. Attend team meetings, section 504 meetings, and student support process meetings.
10. Communicate and collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, and other school personnel to provide recommendations for class accommodations, modifications, and appropriate referrals
11. Develop and implement goals as specified in the student’s Individualized Educational Program or 504 Accommodation Plan.
12. Monitor and document progress towards IEP goals, 504 Plans, and intervention plans.
13. Create and coordinate a schedule of services for students to ensure all IEP requirements are met.
14. Assist teams in considering and planning for the implementation of AAC devices, supports, and services across school, home, workplace, and/or community environments
15. Perform other duties specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement as assigned by building principal and/or District administration

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in speech language pathology
2. Must hold valid and current certification and licensure to provide speech language services to students in MA public schools.
3. At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred
4. Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
5. Successful completion of a CORI and fingerprinting background check

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Building Principal and Assistant and/or Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 183 days

COMPENSATION: Per the Union A Collective Barginning Agreement

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.