LTS SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

NOTICE OF VACANCY LTS Speech-Language Pathologist BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT August 31, 2026 - October 30, 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

Annual Salary Range: $52,369.00 - $55979.00

Kathleen Pelley, Principal Burgess Elementary School 45 Burgess School Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 POSTED: 8/6/2026__APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

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