SYSpeech and Language Pathologist

SY26-27:
Speech and Language Pathologist

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,000 students across six schools, and we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we’re seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold‑Level PBIS District, we’re proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K–12.

This progress is fueled by passionate educators, high‑quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and an unwavering commitment to our students.

Many of our learners face significant challenges, but our educators don’t see limits—they see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations, strong relationships, and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress, we’re seeking educators who are committed, reflective, and ready to collaborate in a learning‑focused, student‑centered environment.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team, consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.

• Organize a program that addresses local school speech‑language goals
• Contribute to the development of program guidelines as appropriate
• Cooperate with local education agency, community and/or state programs to affect comprehensive services
• Work cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency
• Attend meetings, such as faculty meetings, special education meetings and parent‑teacher conferences
• Serve on committees, such as curriculum development committee, school‑based committees, and/or speech‑language program development meetings
• Schedule interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration and pull‑out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
• Apply a systematic workload model to facilitate the organization of the speech‑language program within the school
• Coordinate speech‑language services with student services provided by other school personnel
• Collaborate with school personnel, such as teachers and psychologists, to best meet the needs of all students
• Meet with related school personnel to coordinate specific objectives for individualized educational programs
• Maintain records of the speech‑language program and prepare periodic reports as required
• Keep data for program planning and decision making for students
• Submit reports which meet local and state requirements
• Maintain current files for use by authorized school personnel
• Safeguard confidentiality of student records
• Complete records for third‑party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate
• Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards
• Provide services which hold the well‑being of each student paramount
• Guard against conflicts of professional interest
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws
• Comply with established lines of authority within the parameters of professional standards

• Conduct speech and language screenings and serve on student intervention team/Individualized Education Program (IEP) team as appropriate
• Work with other professionals to carry out the screening process
• Use appropriate screening instruments
• Administer formal and informal (ongoing & curriculum‑based) assessments
• Observe students in educational environments
• Select appropriate assessments based on individual student needs
• Administer tests according to acceptable procedures
• Obtain additional diagnostic information from appropriate persons and available records for speech‑language purposes
• Obtain pertinent case history
• Obtain data from other professionals and parents
• Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech‑language services
• Integrate data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources
• Determine the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum
• Present and explain data to the IEP team
• Prepare evaluation summary
• Provide appropriate information on an informal or formal basis regarding speech, language and hearing programs

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $53,500 to $70,000

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Jammie L. Bruni, HR Manager
• District
• Phone: 508‑764‑5414 ext. 5409
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.