Speech-Language Therapist / Pathologist

North Haven Public Schools
Speech and Language Pathologist - Districtwide - 25/26 (29)
Reports to: Building Principals and Director of Student Services
Work Year: 2025-2026 School Year
Salary: Teachers Contract
Description
The speech language pathologist will address the needs of individuals with speech, voice or
language disorders, and support the staff that is also responsible for these students in the area
of communication. This person will work with students with and without IEPs, who have been
identified as, or are suspected of having speech-language impairment, and those for whom
speech and language services are deemed necessary. Collaboration among programs and
buildings. This position could be housed at one or more school buildings, which could include
preschool.
Requirements:
State of Connecticut licensure and certification (061);
ASHA CCC-SLP
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Assessment & Evaluation
Conduct comprehensive speech, language, voice, and fluency evaluations using
standardized and informal assessment tools;
Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, including those for initial eligibility,
reevaluation, and early childhood screening;
Write clear, data-driven evaluation reports that align with CT State guidelines and best
practices;
Interpret assessment results for parents, teachers, and other team members.
2. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Development
Collaborate with IEP teams to determine eligibility for SLP services;
Develop individualized, measurable IEP goals based on assessment data and student
needs;
Determine appropriate service delivery models (e.g., pull-out, push-in, consultative)
based on student strengths and needs.
3. Service Delivery
Provide direct therapy to students with identified SLP needs in accordance with IEP goals;
Provide services across a range of settings, including self-contained classrooms, general
education classrooms;
Support communication needs of students with complex needs, including augmentative
and alternative communication (AAC).
4. Collaboration and Consultation
Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers, special education staff, interventionists,
and related service providers;
Provide classroom strategies, accommodations, and supports to promote language
development and generalization of skills;
Consult with families to share progress, home carryover strategies, and resources;
7. Professionalism and Continuing Education
Stay current on best practices in speech-language pathology, educational law, and
language development;
Attend professional development workshops and in-service training;
Maintain licensure and certification requirements (state license, ASHA CCC-SLP, etc.).
Provide culturally and linguistically responsive services to diverse student populations;
Prioritize caseload to meet IEP timelines and student needs;
Communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and families;
Demonstrate flexibility in managing a dynamic caseload and adapting to changing student
needs;
Promote inclusive practices and support student participation in the general education
curriculum;
Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards as defined by ASHA and state regulations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand,
walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and
arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and
distance vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the a
particular part of the day.
Interested applicants should apply online through the North Haven Public Schools
website, Please apply via
Hardcopy or emailed applications will not
be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.