What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Ottoson Middle School?
The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Arlington, MA 02476
POSITION: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree, with Master’s Degree preferred
MA Certification in Speech and Language
Ability to offer variety of services and complete assessments
JOB GOAL:
To deliver a variety of services in speech and language and complete assessments
for the purpose of educational planning.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide therapeutic services to students with a wide variety of speech and language disorders and delays both individual and/or group for elementary school students.
Performs diagnostic evaluations and implements treatment plans in relation to student needs.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement effective therapy that integrates student’s program.
Serves as a consultant to school staff members in the development of services.
Participates in I.E.P. meetings and parent conferences.
Responsible for goal writing for I.E.P.’s.
Keep thorough records of the individual student receiving services.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days
REPORTS TO: Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal
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 2026-2027 school year will be August 31, 2026. 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.
Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.
Salary : $64,856 - $76,413