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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 (SLP) - School-Based (K-12)
Location:
- Fall River, MA area
Start Date:
- August 24, 2026
- Compensation
- : Up to $70/hr based on experience
Weekly Hours:
- 32.5- 35 hours per week
Contract Length:
- 36 weeks
- Position Overview
- We are actively hiring
- Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs)
- for placements supporting
- students across all grade levels (K-12)
- . This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with diverse student populations in collaborative school-based settings.
- Employment Details
- + Full school-year contract (36 weeks) + 32.5-35 hours per week + Temp to perm opportunities available
- Program Placements
- SLPs will support students across a variety of specialized programs
- Key Responsibilities
- + Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments + Develop and implement IEP goals and treatment plans + Provide direct therapy services (individual and group) + Collaborate with teachers, SLPAs, and multidisciplinary teams + Maintain accurate documentation and progress monitoring + Support AAC implementation and communication development
- Minimum Requirements
- + Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology + Active Massachusetts licensure (DESE + state licensure as applicable) + SLP-CCC required + Prior school-based experience preferred
- Interview Process
- + •Initial phone screen•+ •In-person interviews scheduled for July 2026•+ Specific dates to be confirmed The Speech-Language Pathologist in the school setting is responsible for performing student evaluations as well as providing and documenting therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each individual student and the physician's orders.
Minimum Requirements:
- + Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in the state of assignment required + Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may be required by state/contract.
- Benefits
- At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
- About Amergis
- Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.
Job Category:
- Education
Job Function:
- Education | Speech Language Pathologist | Speech Language Pathologist School
Job Type:
- Contract - Full Time
Setting:
- Schools
Position Type:
- Healthcare
Office Number:
- 0363
Contract Duration:
- 36 •
Pay Rate:
- $2112 / Week
Date Posted:
- 2026-07-31T19:45:53