What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech & Language Therapy Assistant position at Holyoke Public Schools?
Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Job Details Job ID:5445960
Application Deadline:Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:Immediately Job
Description DISTRICT OVERVIEW Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public
school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are
Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together
educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are
committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe
all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a
joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public
Schools? strategic plan, ?Moving Forward Together,? builds on the
strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate
student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work
together, and how we support students? well being. Our Equity
Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity
challenges. We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist,
inclusive, and culturally responsive. We ensure that students, families,
and staff get the support they need to be successful. We seek out and
incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include
those who have been excluded in the past. We promote access and
inclusion for all students, staff, and families. We respect, embrace,
and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. We create a
culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is
able to contribute to our community?s success. Please visit the Holyoke
Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our
recent accomplishments. Job Description: Provide direct therapy to
students of all ages through implementation of small group and/or
inclusion intervention focused on listening, speaking, reading, writing,
auditory memory/processing, executive functioning, and social
thinking/pragmatics skills to support academic and social competencies
Provide consultation to general education and special education staff
regarding student needs and best practices Assist Speech and Language
Pathologist with evaluations, as needed Participate in Individual
Education Program (IEP) meetings, as directed Assist in the
implementation and progress monitoring of IEP goals Meet all district,
state and federal requirements for the program to which you are
assigned, including IEP and Progress Report deadlines Create a positive
educational environment for all students using a multi-tiered system of
supports Use professional quality communication skills to convey
information to the student?s team Remain current with accepted and
appropriate instructional theory, practice and research. Including
engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay
current in best practices for diverse learn Personal Qualities of Top
Candidates: Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the
achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background
or circumstance, receives an excellent education. Leadership: Coaches,
mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and
challenging situations. Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly
pursues the mastery of instruction based on student performance, and is
driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
Adaptability: Excels in a constantly changing environment and adapts to
flexibility in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a
dynamic transformation effort. Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of
surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and
supporting other; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and
is committed to learning from others. Qualifications: Bachelors degree
and Licensure from the Common
Application Deadline:Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:Immediately Job
Description DISTRICT OVERVIEW Holyoke Public Schools is a PreK-12 public
school district serving nearly 5,100 students, of whom 80 percent are
Latino/Latina, in 11 schools. We employ nearly 1,300 people who together
educate and support a richly diverse community of learners. We are
committed to recruiting and retaining top-quality educators who believe
all children can and will learn and who strive daily to make school a
joyful place of discovery, support, and belonging. Holyoke Public
Schools? strategic plan, ?Moving Forward Together,? builds on the
strengths of our past while serving as a call to action to accelerate
student learning by thinking differently about how we teach, how we work
together, and how we support students? well being. Our Equity
Commitments are pledges we are making to address systemic equity
challenges. We intentionally build a community that is anti-racist,
inclusive, and culturally responsive. We ensure that students, families,
and staff get the support they need to be successful. We seek out and
incorporate the voices of those impacted, with a commitment to include
those who have been excluded in the past. We promote access and
inclusion for all students, staff, and families. We respect, embrace,
and honor the diversity of our students, families, staff, and community.
We reflect on our own behavior to minimize harm to others. We create a
culture of acceptance and empathy so that everyone feels valued and is
able to contribute to our community?s success. Please visit the Holyoke
Public Schools website to learn more about us as well as some of our
recent accomplishments. Job Description: Provide direct therapy to
students of all ages through implementation of small group and/or
inclusion intervention focused on listening, speaking, reading, writing,
auditory memory/processing, executive functioning, and social
thinking/pragmatics skills to support academic and social competencies
Provide consultation to general education and special education staff
regarding student needs and best practices Assist Speech and Language
Pathologist with evaluations, as needed Participate in Individual
Education Program (IEP) meetings, as directed Assist in the
implementation and progress monitoring of IEP goals Meet all district,
state and federal requirements for the program to which you are
assigned, including IEP and Progress Report deadlines Create a positive
educational environment for all students using a multi-tiered system of
supports Use professional quality communication skills to convey
information to the student?s team Remain current with accepted and
appropriate instructional theory, practice and research. Including
engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay
current in best practices for diverse learn Personal Qualities of Top
Candidates: Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the
achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background
or circumstance, receives an excellent education. Leadership: Coaches,
mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and
challenging situations. Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly
pursues the mastery of instruction based on student performance, and is
driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
Adaptability: Excels in a constantly changing environment and adapts to
flexibility in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a
dynamic transformation effort. Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of
surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and
supporting other; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and
is committed to learning from others. Qualifications: Bachelors degree
and Licensure from the Common