.25 SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

NOTICE OF VACANCY .25 Speech-Language Pathologist WALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Anticipated Start Date: August 27, 2026 REPORTS TO: Principal RESPONSIBILITIES: To help reduce or eliminate speech, language, and hearing impairments that interfere with learning, and provide direct service to meet individual needs of speech, language, and hearing impaired students ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ●serves as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for language, oral and/or assisted communication and speech/language ●maintains efficient records including the preparation of reports as required by local and district policy ABILITY TO: ●communicate effectively with teachers, students, administration, parents/guardians, doctors, and other professionals in the community who are involved with the students ●solve practical problems with students and staff ●understand and carry out oral and written directions ●identify, analyze, solve and organize work to meet deadlines KNOWLEDGE OF: ●all areas of speech, language and aural rehabilitation ●assistive technologies ●effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications ●interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy QUALIFICATIONS: •The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. •Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. •Degree in communication disorders •DESE licensure: Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (Levels: All) •Successful experience as a classroom teacher at the Elementary Level •Elementary Specialty license in ELA or Special Education preferred •Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in educational administration and supervision preferred •Approved CORI and Fingerprinting results Kerri Mahota, Principal Wales Elementary School 41 Main Street Wales, MA 01081 mahotak@tantasqua.org POSTED: 6/2/206__________________APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/16/26 Tantasqua/Union 61 School Districts are 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.