Speech and Language Assistant

Speech and Language Assistant

Springfield Public Schools OFFICE OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5537505

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist, the speech-language assistant is responsible for providing speech-language services to students with Individual Education Programs in the schools.

• Under the direction and clinical supervision of a speech-language pathologist (SLP), the speech-language assistant provides speech-language services to students with individualized education programs.
• Collaborates with the SLP supervisor on evidence based interventions to help students achieve their speech-language goals and objectives on their IEPs.
• Collaborates with the SLP supervisor regarding information on students’ IEPs.
• Provides screening to identify students with suspected speech-language disabilities.
• Keeps progress and tracking data using qualitative and quantitative information for individual students receiving speech-language services.
• In collaboration with the SLP, maintains list of students’ names on the speech-language caseload as well as those students who are screened and eligible for speech-language IEPs.
• Keeps track of and inventories speech-language intervention materials in the schools.
• Logs therapy services using Easy IEP.
• Provides progress reports in collaboration with the SLP.

(Minimum requirements)

• Under the direction and clinical supervision of a speech-language pathologist, provides speech-language services to students with IEPs.
• Works collaboratively with the Evaluation Team Leader and school team.

• Bachelors degree in speech-language pathology.
• State License as a speech-language assistant through the Commonwealth of MA.

“If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!”

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3 rd largest district in Massachusetts.

Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.

Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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