FTE Speech-Language Pathologist

0.6 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist

Reading Public Schools R.I.S.E Preschool - Reading, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5938953

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY: The job of Speech-Language Pathologist was established for the purposes of identifying students with communication disabilities; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to minimize adverse impact on student success; recommending treatment plans; and facilitating students’ communication competence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the type of work that is performed and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for by this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, teachers, physicians, administration, maintenance personnel, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communication information, resolving issues and providing services in conformance with established guidelines.
• Conducts site visits and multiple work sites including home visits for the purpose of providing therapy and assistance as required.
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEP’s, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, GQP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in conformance with established regulations.
• Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in conformance with established regulations.
• Interprets medical reports within the scope of Speech-Language Pathologist’s experience and goals for the purpose of providing information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, student goals, billing information, treatment plans, lesson plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, mileage tracking, five year file storage, etc.) for the purpose of providing and ensuring the availability o information as required for reference, tracking and/or compliance with established regulations.
• Oversees assigned students’ and/or paraprofessionals for the purpose of providing guidance and/or ensuring focus on students’ outcomes, quality, and efficacy.
• Participates in trainings, meetings, seminaries, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Medicaid billings, reports, required documentation, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, proving written reference and/or…