Substitute - Long Term Sub, Speech Therapist; District Wide; SY

Substitute – Long Term Sub, Speech Therapist (District Wide) (SY25-26)

The position is available from May 2026 to November 2026 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. The role is a long‑term substitute, reporting to an assigned school and teaching position if a position is projected to be vacant for more than 20 school days. Eligible to attend school professional development on a voluntary basis.

• Provide direct services five days per week to students requiring speech and language therapy.
• Complete bilingual speech evaluations for students as needed.
• Attend monthly meetings with district SLPs to review caseloads, evaluation reports, assessment tools, and ensure program compliance.
• Participate in professional development for district SLPs.
• Provide ongoing consultation to teachers and staff regarding speech and language needs of students on IEPs.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program meetings.
• Write quarterly progress reports.
• Documentation of services provided.
• Meet federal, state mandates, and local policies to ensure compliance.
• Involvement in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) usage and considerations.
• Additional related duties as determined by the Special Education Administrator.

• Education Level: Possess an undergraduate degree.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment.
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
• Bilingual Spanish.
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities.

Term length: 184 school days. The length of the school day is 6.5 hours, subject to longer hours for schools with extended day.

Chelsea 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.