Speech and Language Pathologist

Reports To

Executive Director of School and Family Support Services or designee

$47,203 - $99,022 per year

Full-Time, 10-Month

NEW LONDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Diagnoses communicative disorders, plans, directs, and participates in individual or group therapy sessions which focus on the remediation of specific articulation problems.

• Evaluate, identify, and provide evidence-based speech-language services for students with communication disorders that impact educational performance, participating as a member of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and developing individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Deliver direct and consultative speech-language therapy, monitor student progress, and implement instructional strategies and accommodations that support communication development and academic success.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers to provide guidance, referrals, assistive technology recommendations, and communication strategies that support student achievement.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and progress monitoring; prepare evaluation reports, maintain accurate records, and complete all required documentation, including Medicaid billing, in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Promote inclusive learning environments by providing consultation, professional guidance, and resources related to speech, language, hearing, voice, and fluency development to support students across educational settings.

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 061.
• Must hold a valid CT Dept. of Public Health license.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Apply online through the Frontline Appli Track portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.