Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

Job Description:ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCYWethersfield Public SchoolsWethersfield, CTSpeech & Language PathologistDate Posted: December 16, 2025The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and secure learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.Position: Speech & Language PathologistSchool: Webb School and Wethersfield High SchoolReports To: Building Principal and Supervisor/Director Special EducationStart Date: January 2026Compensation: $56,162 - $111,280, see WFT contract for more information (proratedper mid-school year start date)Application Date: Posting will remain open until filledWethersfield Public Schools has an opening for a Speech & Language Pathologist at the elementary/secondary level who will work with some of our specialized programs. The Speech Language Pathologist will serve as a resource to school staff members in the implementation of a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement. The Speech & Language Pathologist will provide services for students with communication disorders including articulation, development language, voice, fluency and problems associated with hearing deficits.Duties of the position include the following:Identify children with speech, development language and/or hearing impairments through observation, screening, evaluations and referrals;Evaluate the nature and severity of deficits by means of formal/informal tests including prognosis or potential for improvement; provide a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice and language impairments;Design and implement individualized therapy program goals targeted to improve area(s) of deficiency (i.e., articulation, fluency, receptive and expressive language, voice) using scientifically based instruction;Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings; formulate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);Assist in the proper referral of students to agencies and specialists in the community as needed;Work with groups of children in the extended readiness program to assist with language development;Provide information and consultation services for parents, teachers and others regarding the results of evaluations and therapy;Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff members to implement therapy within student's daily activities;Coordinate, schedule and follow-up on assistive technology contacts for consultants, evaluations and presentations;Participate in in-service workshops and curriculum planning;Maintain accurate records.Qualifications:Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology;Appropriate Certification credentials (061 certification);Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills;Ability to work cooperatively with other office personnel;Ability to handle and treat information confidentially;Ability to relate effectively with staff, parents, students and the public;Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities;Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency.All applicants must apply on-line at: Wethersfield Public Schools - Frontline Recruitment