Speech-Language Pathologist (Comprehensive Needs and Early Childhood Programs)

Position Type :

Student Support Services / Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted : 10 / 1 / 2025

Location :

The Joseph Sears School

Date Available :

2026-2027 School Year Job Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides evaluation, intervention, and consultation services to support students with comprehensive needs (JK-8), students in the district's early childhood programs, and additional speech and language roles as needed. In addition to direct speech and language services, the SLP will serve as a co-teacher and co-leader within the comprehensive support classroom, collaborating with staff to design, implement, and monitor programming that promotes communication, inclusion, and student growth. This role requires a balance of clinical expertise, instructional leadership, and collaboration with staff, families, and community partners.

Essential Job Functions

Instruction & Intervention

• Provide direct and consultative speech and language services aligned to each student's IEP.
• Design and implement communication systems, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and other assistive technologies.
• Support staff in embedding communication goals and strategies across the school day.
• Collaborate in the development of functional communication, social interaction, and daily living skills.

Assessment & IEP

Collaboration & Leadership

Early Childhood Support

Family & Stakeholder Communication

Other Duties

Qualifications

Salary / Benefits

Commensurate with the current agreement between the District and the Kenilworth Educators Association.