Position: Speech and Language Pathologist - Long-Term Substitute

Position Type: Long-Term Substitute 

Department: Special Education 

Location: Watertown Middle School

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Substitute Per Diem rates linked HERE

*Please note: This is a long-term substitute position with an Anticipated start date of December 11, 2024 - End of the School Year, currently June 16, 2025*

SUMMARY: 

The Watertown Public Schools seeks a skilled, dynamic speech-language pathologist with a growth mindset to join our team of educators at the Watertown Middle School. The current responsibilities include provision of evaluations, consultation, and direct speech services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Consultation to teachers and staff regarding teaching students with communication disorders
• Administration of  speech and language evaluations and production of  thorough evaluation reports including educationally relevant findings, student goals and recommendations
• Provision of direct speech therapy services to students to address communication issues that are interfering with learning
• Completion of screenings as requested through Student Intervention Team (SIT) processes and IEP Team processes
• Participation as needed in SIT meetings and IEP team meetings
• Completion of  relevant sections of IEPs and 504 plans
• Completion of quarterly progress reports
• Documentation of services provided
• Provision of trainings for teachers, staff, and parents regarding the role of a speech language pathologist in an educational setting
• Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure opportunities for student learning in the least restrictive environment, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, national origin, language, homelessness, or disability

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Superintendent may waive or modify the qualification requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Flexibility with respect to caseloads, age groups, and scheduling
• Experience as a speech language pathologist in a public school setting
• Experience assessing all school age children
• Familiarity with evaluating students who are English Language Learners preferred
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree
• Current Massachusetts DESE licensure as a speech language pathologist
• Current Massachusetts Board licensure as a speech language pathologist

 SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and the ability to distinguish color. The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively other staff members in order to exchange accurate information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity and the particular part of the day and location. The employee interacts with other staff members and occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee must be able to drive to the 8 schools within the district.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.