Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and Language Pathologist (Full-Time)

Holbrook Public Schools, John

F. Kennedy Elementary School - Holbrook, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

REPORTS TO:

School Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services

JOB GOAL:
Speech and Language Therapists work to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, and swallowing disorders.

• Master’s degree in speech language pathology or related field
• 1-3 years of speech language pathology experience
• Active state SLP license
• ASHA certification preferred

• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual student’s needs to facilitate the development of appropriate speech and language skills.
• Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Conducts speech and language screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for services.
• Monitors student progress and makes informed, timely decisions regarding student performance.
• Reports student progress to families and school personnel.
• Participates as a team member in the evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
• Participates in the development of student IEPs.
• Provides follow up and consultation based on student IEPs.
• Assists teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
• Assists the Student Support Team (SST) in assessing speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
• Assists the Student Support Team (SST) in the development of appropriate speech and language services through the district curriculum accommodation plan as an intervention for students.
• Assumes responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Maintains appropriate, confidential records and provides timely reports.
• Adheres to all district policies.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Principal or Director of Pupil Personnel.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually, in accordance with accepted district guidelines/procedures in alignment with state mandates and expectations.

182 days per year. Full‑time.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture and challenge students to become independent thinkers, life‑long learners, and socially responsible citizens.

Holbrook 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 or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

• MGL Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012 – An Act Relative to Background Checks. On January 10, 2013, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law H.4307, an act relative to background checks. The new law requires all newly hired employees, beginning in the 2013‑2014 school year, to submit to state and national fingerprint‑based criminal background checks. As a new employee of Holbrook Public Schools, you will be subject to a Massachusetts criminal background check (CORI) and required to submit to a National Criminal Background Check by fingerprint.
  
  The fee charged is $55.00 for licensed educators and $35 for all other school personnel.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Cheryl Flynn, Interim SPED and PPS Director
• 245 South Franklin Street
• Holbrook, Massachusetts 02343
• Phone: 781‑767‑1226
• Email: cflynn.ma.us