Speech and Language Pathologist PreK-4 Child Development Program

Speech and Language Pathologist PreK-4 Child Development Program

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Speech and Language Pathologist will provide speech and language services to students in the Hudson Public Schools. Duties include and are not limited to: direct and indirect service, supervision of SLPA, evaluation of students, MTSS services, and consultation with teachers.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. 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.

• Provide direct speech and language service to students who qualify for such service
• Evaluate, write reports, and make recommendations regarding speech and language services to students
• Experience with students who have an autism diagnosis
• Experience with PECS and AAC devices for students
• Consult with regular and special education teachers, as well as parents or guardians regarding speech and language needs and/or services
• Collaborate with other service providers regarding the development of goals and the writing and implementation of IEPs
• Establish and maintain a system of documentation that is professional, efficient, and accountable and conforms to state and individual agency policy; IEPs, initial and three‑year evaluations, and progress reports provided on the same frequency as report cards, which varies by grade level
• Supervise speech and language assistants in providing direct service to students
• Collaborate with regular and special education teachers regarding modification of student assignments to accommodate any speech and language objectives
• Presentation and interpretation of any speech and language evaluations to parents, teachers or others
• Supervision and provision of speech and language services within the child‑development programs at any particular level
• Participation in preschool and kindergarten screening and evaluation, if appropriate
• Carry out other related special education duties as may be assigned by supervisors
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

• Massachusetts Speech and Language Pathologist license
• Master’s degree preferred
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints

• Regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building
• May often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time; may be required to reach with hands and arms, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Expected to lift at least 20 lbs. (e.g., books, school supplies)
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; use hand strength to grasp tools
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (e.g., calculator, copy machine, computer printer)
• Must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure safety and provide instruction
• Will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise

Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent of Schools in conjunction with the HEA/HSC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 10 months, 183 work days
• 2 personal days, 12 sick days, prorated pursuant to date of hire
• Benefit eligibility on start date; 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date
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• Position is salaried, distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the appropriate administrator in accordance with the…