Speech and Language Pathologist, Salem Public Schools SY2024-2025

 

About Salem Public Schools, where belonging leads to opportunity.

Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history.  Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students across our 11 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity in everything we do. Over the next three years (2023-2026), we are committed to the work outlined by the four core priorities in our strategic plan: 1) Elevate Learning; 2) Empower Educators; 3) Center Belonging; and 4) Strengthen Our Foundation. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. Applicants who have experience working in urban schools and settings and are bilingual are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

What You’ll Do:

As a collaborative member of the Special Education team and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Salem Public Schools, the Speech and Language Pathologist conducts comprehensive evaluations and provides direct service to identified students in their classrooms and in a small group or individual settings outside of the classroom. The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) delivers a variety of targeted intervention and instruction designed to develop receptive and expressive language skills, improve oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and facilitate the use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLP develops IEP goals, objectives, and language-based accommodations and shares information with families during IEP meetings.  The SLP works as part of the Special Education team, providing modeling and consultation to classroom staff, and participating as a member of their assigned school’s Student Support Team. This specialist is responsible for maintaining required documentation to track services and to meet requirements for Medicaid reimbursement.

 

Role Responsibilities:

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for candidates who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you are a reflective practitioner who values collaboration with colleagues and pushes yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.  We expect our SPS employees to:

Job Requirements:

The Speech and Language Pathologist is considered a district-wide staff member and assignments are made on a yearly basis, depending upon the current caseload.   

 

This position is a school-year position. 

 

Contact Information:        

Jennifer Doucette-Ly, Executive Director of Special Education                                 

Salem Public Schools                                    

29 Highland Avenue

Salem, MA  01970

Phone: 978-740-1249

Fax: 978-740-1137 

 

Work Year: Teachers in Salem Public Schools work a 185 day school year (180 student contact days plus 5 professional development days. Please visit www.salemk12.org to view the 2024-25 district and/or school calendar.

 

Salary: Teacher salaries in the Salem Public Schools are determined by the Salem Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement. Salary information can be found in Appendix A. 

 

Benefits: The City of Salem offers Group Insurance Commission (GIC) benefits to all full-time employees. Click here for more information about our health benefits.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.