ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, Ma 02476

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. 

POSITION: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, with Master’s Degree preferred
2. MA Certification in Speech and Language
3. Ability to offer variety of services and complete assessments

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL:

To deliver a variety of services in speech and language and complete assessments 

for the purpose of educational planning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide therapeutic services to students with a wide variety of speech and language disorders and delays both individual and/or group for K-12.  During the 05-06 academic year services primarily at the elementary level.
2. Performs diagnostic evaluations and implements treatment plans in relation to student needs. 
3. Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement effective therapy that integrates student’s program.
4. Serves as a consultant to school staff members in the development of services.
5. Participates in I.E.P. meetings and parent conferences.
6. Responsible for goal writing and serving as liaison for I.E.P.’s.
7. Serve as a consultant to the Learning Team in school building.
8. Provide inclusionary services at the elementary level.
9. Keep thorough records of the individual student receiving services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School Year Calendar

Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.  

The Salary Schedule is on our website.  Salary placement is based on Education and Experience. 

Arlington has a well-established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year. The first official work day in the 2025-2026 school year will be August 27, 2025. However, new staff are required to attend several days of orientation and training during the last two weeks of August. 

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.