Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Description

The Natick Public Schools Seek a Speech and Language Pathologist.

8/24/2026

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. The district is innovative, supportive, and high-performing, providing high quality services for diverse students and families. We are dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of students attending post‑secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence.

Speech and Language Pathologist

Districtwide / Memorial

Principal, Special Education Coordinator;
Director of Student Services

Full time

Salary and Benefits per Unit A contract. Benefits Eligible:
Yes.

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides screening, diagnostic assessment, and services to assist referred students in benefiting from their educational experiences. Services may be provided through Seamless Services or Special Education Plans. Therapy services include articulation, language, oral motor skills, voice, dysfluency, phonemic awareness, etc.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Professional Certification:
  • Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist
  • ASHA Certified (Preferred)
• Specialized Knowledge:
  • Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • An unrelenting focus on student success, safety and accountability
  • Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience working with children in the relevant age group
  • Experience in a diverse public school setting
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
  • Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
  • Flexibility and collaboration
  • Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
  • Organizational skills and ability to meet time‑sensitive deadlines
  • Alternative qualifications may be considered as appropriate and compatible with state certification requirements

• Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers, and fax machine.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Model exemplary communication practices for students from early intervention to prevent speech and language delays.
• Administer and interpret informal and formal assessments to diagnose and prescribe speech and language skills for eligible students with disabilities.
• Schedule students for speech and language evaluation and therapy services.
• Provide speech and language therapy screening for referred students through Child Study Team (ACT), maintain summary and recommend appropriate in‑class strategies, model best practices and/or consult with staff and parents.
• Submit written therapy assessments including diagnosis, and prescriptions for related services or specialized instruction as needed through seamless services, or a Special Education Program.
• Collaborate with staff and parents through 504 Meetings and Special Education Meetings to offer diagnosis, specific accommodations, modifications and/or therapy strategies.
• Provide training to appropriate staff to carry over therapy goals in the classroom setting.
• Work in collaboration with other school personnel, outside agencies, parents and the medical community to respond to students' speech and language needs.
• Maintain documentation of therapy and student progress for each therapy session provided to eligible…