Speech-Language Pathologist; parental leave coverage approx

Milestones Day School (Special Ed. School) - Waltham, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5951362

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 9, 2026

Milestones Day School and Transitions Program is a year-round private special education school located in Waltham, MA and works with students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and a variety of attention and/or psychiatric challenges. We service students ranging in age from elementary grades through post high school, and our staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to support students in particular grade cohorts.

The position consists of teaching group lessons (focusing on social skills) as well as individual/dyad therapy sessions (focusing on building speech and language skills). The SLP also conducts formal evaluations of students and offers consultation to classroom staff. We have a well-stocked therapy center with plenty of materials to choose from and excellent opportunities for professional development.

SCHEDULE:
School hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:00PM, plus 5 hours/week on or offsite for planning
This assignment is for a Parental leave coverage from approx. December 9, 2026 – June 23, 2027

• Write IEP goals and progress reports for all students s/he works with
• Assure that all students are making sufficient progress towards their goals; or ensure that parents are informed prior to writing progress report, if the student is not making effective progress
• Collect data on student’s targeted benchmarks
• Follow service delivery grid as specified in student’s IEP
• Formally and informally assess students every 1-3 years
• Prepare group lesson plans to increase student’s skill set
• Run appropriate classroom/community groups as assigned
• Write monthly curriculum blurbs for school website
• Participate in weekly meetings regarding students (including common planning time meetings, supervisory meetings, and team meetings)
• Support new hires and existing staff in implementation of SLP practices
• Assess new students upon enrollment and create protocols as needed; provide training to staff regarding this protocol
• Orient new students to MDS’ systems (i.e. sensory break, 1-5 scale, etc…)
• Collaborate with any outside SLP clinicians to assure consistency
• Collaborate with all members of Milestones interdisciplinary team
• Provide individual services to students with specific SLP needs as identified on their IEP
• Maintain contact/consultation with parents/guardians as needed
• Attend conferences and workshops to increase knowledge and awareness of various treatments and aspects of student disabilities
• Maintain professional license status at all times
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by administrative team

• Masters degree
• Active Massachusetts Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology
• Prior experience treating language based learning disorders and working with students on the autism spectrum, is preferred.

• Competitive salary
• 6 weeks of paid Vacation, 8 Sick days, and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service thereafter.
• Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus
• Dental Insurance & Vision Plan
• Onsite Workout Facility
• 401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Community Service Opportunities
• Half-day Summer Fridays
• We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!)
• Employer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for…