Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Substitute

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