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LTS SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
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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
LTS SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Tantasqua Regional School District and School Union 61 Burgess Elementary School - Sturbridge, Massachusetts Job DetailsJob ID:
5873443Application Deadline:
Posted until filledPosted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Aug 31, 2026 Job DescriptionNOTICE OF VACANCY
LTS Speech-Language PathologistBURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 31, 2026 - October 30, 2026REPORTS TO:
PrincipalRESPONSIBILITIES
To help reduce or eliminate speech, language, and hearing impairments that interfere with learning, and provide direct service to meet individual needs of speech, language, and hearing-impaired studentsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for language, oral and/or assisted communication and speech/language
- maintains efficient records including the preparation of reports as required by local and district policy
ABILITY TO
- communicate effectively with teachers, students, administration, parents/guardians, doctors, and other professionals in the community who are involved with the students
- solve practical problems with students and staff
- understand and carry out oral and written directions
- identify, analyze, solve and organize work to meet deadlines
KNOWLEDGE OF
- all areas of speech, language and aural rehabilitation
- assistive technologies
- effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications
- interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
QUALIFICATIONS
- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Degree in communication disorders
- DESE licensure: Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (
Levels:
All)- Successful experience as a classroom teacher at the Elementary Level
- Elementary Specialty license in ELA or Special Education preferred
- Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in educational administration and supervision preferred
- Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results