Job DescriptionSpeech & Language Pathologist Opening2025-2026 School Year3 days per week with the possibility of full-timeQualified Candidate must hold CT Certification 061Canterbury Public Schools is seeking one part-time 20 hours per week Speech & Language Pathologist to work in a PreK-8th school setting with occasional support for students in the high school or transition setting. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic school district with dedicated staff supportive parents and incredible students. The ideal candidate will possess an educational philosophy influenced by cultural awareness a belief in inclusion of students with differing abilities and trauma-informed and restorative practices. The ideal candidate will also possess technical skills including use of electronic data collection and assessment systems the ability to write highly effective goals and the ability to help students with speech needs generalize speech and language skills into the classroom setting where they will be used. Canterbury offers small class sizes with a low student to teacher ratio competitive pay strong collegial support and cutting edge professional development opportunities. The SLP will supervise a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. This position is under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services.Salary Salary work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract between the Board of Education and the Canterbury Educators Association. The contract can be found under the Human Resources tab on our website.Professional Responsibilities include but are not limited toAnalyzing speech and language needs through an equity lens considering the impact of socio-economics and dual language statusValuing an integrated model of service delivery where services are delivered in the classroom when it benefits the students growth and developmentValuing speech and language program development and continuous program improvementMaking critical contributions to the districts MTSS Multi-Tiered System of Support process through data driven intervention planningProviding direct service according to IEP504 planConsulting with classroom teachers to assist in implementation of IEP504 plan and recommend classroom accommodations and modificationsCommunicating with team members school personnel and families with a solution-oriented approachMaintaining records and documentation as the IEP504 plan requiresConducts thorough speechlanguage evaluations according to CSDE guidelines and in consideration of extraneous factors that may present as a speechlanguage disorderWriting IEPs and collecting progress monitoring data on all students on caseloadPreparing for MTSSPPT meetings by reporting on intervention data collected.Interested candidates should send the followingCompleted application Please find a copy on our website atwww.canterburypublicschools.orghumanresourcesLetter of InterestResumeStatement of educational philosophyCopy of applicable certifications3 current letters of recommendationTranscriptsAll completed documentation should be sent toDr. Christopher Bitgood Superintendent of SchoolsCanterbury Public Schools45 Westminster RoadCanterbury CT 06331Opened until filledEmail applications will also be accepted provided all documents are scanned and included in the email. Email address for submission is dhorncanterburypublicschools.orgCloses Open until filled