ESY Speech and Language Therapist (2 positions) (3091)

ESY Speech and Language Therapist (2 positions) (3091) Natick Public Schools Summer - Natick, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Natick Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5604477

Application Deadline:

Apr 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 6, 2026 Job Description The Natick Public Schools Seek Speech and Language Pathologists

Approximate Dates:

July 6, 2024-August 6, 2024

Start Date:

July 8th with a training date TBD in June We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. Job Title ESY Speech and Language Location Natick High School Reports To ESY Directors Work days/FTE 20 days Salary/Benefits $45.90/hour Benefits Eligible? No Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL

Seeking a Speech Language Pathologist or SLP Assistant to provide direct services and consultation for the ESY Summer Program. We offer programming, services and instruction for grades PK- Post HS. The ESY Program runs from July 6-Aug 6, 8:15-12:15 each day. There are opportunities to work full days from 8:15-3pm each day as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Masters Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Bachelors Degree in a related speech and language field (i.e. communication sciences and disorders)

Professional Certification:

M.S. or M.A. in Speech and Language Pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence OR Certified Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Specialized Knowledge:

Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff and community engagement and cultivation Education in the following areas: receptive and expressive language disorders, autism, developmental delay, speech sound disorders, genetic disorders, and specific learning disorder Treatment knowledge and experience in the following areas is preferred: autism, receptive and expressive language disorders, speech sound disorders, and language based learning disorders

Preferred Experience:

Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate Pediatric clinical treatment experience in any environment (school, private practice, etc.)

Skills:

Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues Candidates must be flexible and collaborative Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production Candidates must be creative in their development of speech session lesson plans Candidates must be engaging in their implementation of speech session lesson plans Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

(not limited to) The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members' equitable access to opportunity Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff Updates policies and equitable access procedures Design engaging speech lessons to address predetermined goals in order to prevent summer regression Carry out speech lessons and take data to address predetermined goals in order to prevent summer regression Any other relative duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations. On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; Remain in a stationary position for periods of time; Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.); Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/office materials; Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated; Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing; observe details at close range in the school setting, ensure the safety of students; Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people; May need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting Lifting up to and including 25 lbs The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application Rating of education and experience Oral interviews Reference check Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints. The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.

Date Updated:

3/26/2024

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$45.90 to $45.90 Per Hour