2026-2027 Speech / Language Pathologist

SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

(1.0 FTE) Start date 8/26/2026, with new faculty oriention held on 8/21/26 & 8/24/26. Lincoln Campus Primary Purpose To assess and treat students with speech, language, voice and fluency disorders within the educational setting. Contractual Relationship Reports to Administrator for Student Services and Building Principal Organizational Relationship Reports to the Administrator for Student Services and the Building Principal. Duties and Responsibilities Selects, administers and interprets speech/language evaluations. Uses evaluation results and/or data to determine strengths and concerns in the areas of speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language and oral motor skills in order to develop appropriate student speech/language therapy goals. Develops and adheres to weekly speech/language therapy schedule of services and prepares materials and therapy space for instructional activities. Provides high quality direct IEP/504 team-determined speech/language therapy services that are strength-based and child-centered. Participates in Child Find screenings Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders. Maintains thorough confidential documentation of speech-language therapy sessions Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in the student support team, IEP, staffing and eligibility meetings as required. Develops Individual Education Programs for students receiving speech/language therapy services and implements therapy sessions that target IEP goals. Pursues continuing education opportunities that facilitate relevant and appropriate professional growth in order to maintain professional certification/licensure. Collaborates/communicates with school staff, parents and community service providers to ensure that students' skills are generalized across settings. Keeps current with developments in the field by participating in professional opportunities. Prepares for scheduled sessions and has written evidence of preparation upon request. Assists in designing, developing and implementing alternate communication systems and strategies. Able to provide information concernign the nature, purpose and outcome of speech/lnaguage therapy services to students, parents and professionals. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator for Student Services and the building Principal Qualifications State of Massachusetts Speech, Audiology and Hearing Licensure Certificate of Clinical Competence State of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Speech and Language Teacher. School based experience preferred. Demonstrate effective communication skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Lincoln, Massachusetts Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754, the town has a rich history dating to our country's Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education, open space, diversity, and community involvement. The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence, offering innovative, student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School, which serves Lincoln-resident families, Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program, and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School, which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base. Interest in Lincoln Public Schools Our district's core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, respect for every individual, and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values, and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life. As a district, we ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, active military/veteran status, disability, national origin, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture. You can learn more about the Lincoln Public Schools at https://www.lincnet.org/employment .