Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist Speech and Language Pathologist

Job Description:

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

POSITION: Speech and Language Pathologist

SCHOOL: Sandy Hook School

START DATE: August 24, 2026

SALARY RANGE: Placement on the appropriate degree lane and salary step in accordance with Newtown Federation of Teachers contract

QUALIFICATIONS: CT State Dept of Education Certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061)

CT Department of Public Health Speech & Language Pathologist License

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administering and interpreting formal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Observing students in the classroom setting to assess how communication impacts their social and academic performance.
• Develop and implement measurable, long-term, and short-term goals tailored to each student's specific needs.
• Providing direct instruction to improve speech/sound production, language processing, and social communication (pragmatics)
• Training students on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (such as speech-generating tablets or picture boards) for non-verbal or minimally verbal learners
• Pushing into the general education classroom to help students apply communication skills in real-time academic settings.
• Meeting with families to provide resources and activities that carry over speech goals into the home environment.
• Medicaid Billing: Documenting therapy sessions for reimbursement as required by the school district.

APPLICATION: Interested candidates are invited to apply online through the following link: https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.