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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$88,989 / year median in Massachusetts
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Speech & Language Pathologist
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District
Amherst-Pelham Regional School District - Amherst, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5917944
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Sep 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
The Amherst Regional Public School District is seeking a full-time speech-language pathologist to work with secondary students.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide direct services to address a wide range of needs i.e., receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, articulation, aural rehabilitation, oral motor intervention, auditory processing, social communication, etc. to individual and small groups of students.
- Provide therapy, treatment planning and implementation, and consultation.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and reports, participate in IEP Team meetings, write IEPs, write progress reports and complete any applicable Medicaid billing documentation.
- Provide direct speech and language services in the general education setting, service provider's office and/or in collaboration with other service providers.
- Provide speech and language services through a collaborative, transdisciplinary model of intervention across the curriculum.
- Functions as a member of the diagnostic team by providing comprehensive differential diagnosis, assessment, and educational planning and services for students with speech, language, and communication disorders.
Highly qualified candidates will possess the following:
Experience with assistive technologies and augmentative communication
Experience with mild/moderate to severe special needs and atypical learning profiles
Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school/community
Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multi-disciplinary team
Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast-paced environment focused on student learning and measurable outcomes
Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students academically and social/emotionally
Experience with administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments, as well as strong interpretation and report-writing skills
Highly effective executive function skills, including being well organized, strong time management skills, and able to work independently to meet timelines
Highly effective oral and written communication skills that promote and encourage collaboration with colleagues, parents, and administrators
Strong ability to support and work collaboratively with paraprofessional staff
Maintain currency in the field and emphasize the role and use of data in treatment and program planning
Experience with interpreting/ performing culturally and linguistically informed/ bilingual-informed assessments to determine language difference versus disability
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
(Skills/Experience/Education):
Speech & Language Pathologist licenses by the applicable oversight boards (Board of Health).
Current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification/license as a Speech Language Pathologist, All levels.
Bilingual speech pathologists (English/Spanish) are highly preferable but not required.
Experience in a public school setting is highly preferable but not required.
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance