Speech and Language Pathologist ( Long-Term Sub

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Master's level Speech and Language Pathologist with ASHA membership and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) with previous experience with students who have a wide range of needs.

A successful candidate will be able to provide service to a traditional level speech and language caseload, as well as students who have ASD diagnoses. This role would primarily provide students with language, pragmatic and reading needs.

Candidate must have experience with formal evaluations (e.g., PPVT, CELF, etc.) and with case manager responsibilities as part of the IEP process (e.g., IEP writing). A skill set working with students with language based learning disabilities or reading disabilities is preferred.

High skilled evaluator and communicator committed to working in a high performing inclusive school environment.

• Massachusetts DESE certification is required
• ASHA Certification
• Massachusetts State License for Speech Pathologist

Work takes place in classrooms and other building rooms/areas, including offices, auditorium, gym, lunchroom and hallways, within a school building setting, primarily indoors. Job takes place in a high performing school district with high expectations for all students.

• Sufficient vision and hearing to read printed documents and communicate orally in team meetings.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Familiar with all computer and web based programs for scoring evaluations, writing reports and completing IEP progress reports and goal statements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status.