Speech and Language Pathologist (3194RR

Speech and Language Pathologist (3194RR) Speech and Language Pathologist (3194RR)
Natick Public Schools Memorial Elementary School - Natick, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Job Details

Job : 5888038

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Speech and Language Pathologist

Start Date: 8/24/2026

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately
29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

Speech and Language Pathologist

Location

Districtwide/Memorial

Reports To

Principal, Special Education Coordinator,

Director of Student Services

Work days/FTE

Full time

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits per Unit A contract

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

JOB GOAL:
Profile of a Natick Educator

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative.
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

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.

The essential duties and responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

• Model exemplary communication practices for students beginning in 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 speech and language 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 speech and language therapy assessments including…