Anticipated Speech and Language Pathologist, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA SY

Anticipated Speech and Language Pathologist, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

Salem Public Schools – Special Education Department – Salem, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

• Job : 5708652
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Anticipated Speech and Language Pathologist, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY ]

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do.

We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk
12.org/.

What You’ll Do:

As a collaborative member of the Special Education team, the Speech and Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive evaluations and provides direct service to identified students in their classrooms and in a small group or individual settings outside of the classroom. The SLP delivers a variety of targeted intervention and instruction designed to develop receptive and expressive language skills, improve oral‑motor control for speech production, vocalization, and facilitate the use of assistive technology devices for communication.

The SLP develops IEP goals, objectives, and language‑based accommodations and shares information with families during IEP meetings. The SLP works as part of the Special Education team, providing modeling and consultation to classroom staff, and participating as a member of their assigned school’s Student Support Team. This specialist is responsible for maintaining required documentation to track services and to meet requirements for Medicaid reimbursement.

• Provide direct and consultation services, using both push‑in and pull‑out models
• Conduct a variety of standardized and informal assessments, as appropriate
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and treatment plans that address speech, language and communication skill development
• Use district software to create Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
• Develop and maintain a consistent schedule that supports the implementation of students’ IEPs and/or documented treatment plans
• Prepare therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy activities
• Adapt or modify instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities
• Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary educational team and general education classroom teachers
• Complete required paperwork and job‑related functions in a timely manner and in compliance with special education regulations and district policies
• Gather, collate, and/or classify data; generate reports and present findings at meetings, as appropriate
• Utilize a variety of job‑related assistive technology
• Routinely attend district and SLP job‑alike meetings, school‑wide meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Administrator, building Principal or Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We expect our SPS employees to:

• Hold a deep commitment to students and families and value diversity – The SPS community is vibrant, diverse in background,…