What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Substitute position at Taft Elementary?
Job Description:
The Uxbridge Public Schools seeks a dedicated and student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist for a
long-term substitute position at Taft Early Learning Center. This position begins in January 2027 and
continues through the end of the 2026-2027 school year. The SLP will primarily serve students ages 3-5 in
our integrated preschool classrooms, with the possibility of supporting students in grades K-3.
Responsibilities include:
● Support students’ communication, language, and social growth within inclusive and specialized
learning environments
● Provide direct speech and language services in individual, small group, and integrated classroom
settings per student IEPs
● Plan and deliver play-based, developmentally appropriate therapy targeting articulation, receptive
and expressive language, pragmatics, and fluency
● Support students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), including modeling
and training for staff
● Administer and interpret formal and informal speech and language assessments and prepare
written evaluation reports
● Participate in arena evaluations and support transitions from Early Intervention and community
preschool programs
● Develop IEP goals and objectives and complete progress reports and related documentation in a
timely manner
● Attend and contribute to Team meetings, including eligibility, annual review, and re-evaluation
meetings
● Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
● Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, related service providers, and
paraprofessionals to embed communication strategies throughout the school day
● Communicate regularly with families and provide strategies to support communication at home
● Maintain accurate service logs and documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal
requirements
● Maintain strict confidentiality of student records, assessment data, personal information, and
student situations in compliance with federal and state privacy laws
Job Requirements
● Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders required
● Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders Teacher (All
Levels), or eligibility, required
● Massachusetts Board of Registration license in Speech-Language Pathology and ASHA Certificate
of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply
● Experience working with preschool-age children and in school-based settings preferred
● Knowledge of the IEP process and special education regulations
● Experience with AAC and play-based intervention preferred
● Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a caseload and meet compliance timelines
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families
Physical Requirements
● Ability to supervise and ensure student safety in classroom and therapy settings
● Capacity to physically assist and engage young students as needed, including working at their
level on the floor during play-based activities
● Ability to respond quickly to student needs and emergency situations
● Manual dexterity to use assessment materials, AAC devices, and technology for documentation
● Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families
● Stamina to perform job duties throughout the school day
Salary : $306 - $327