PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS·South Hadley, Massachusetts
The Speech and Language Pathologist provides comprehensive diagnosis, assessment, and educational planning for students with communication disorders. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, implementing treatment plans, writing IEPs, and collaborating with the diagnostic team.
The Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is seeking highly qualified candidate for the position of Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Speech and Language Pathologist functions as a member of the total diagnostic team by providing comprehensive differential diagnosis, assessment, educational planning for students with speech/language/communication disorders.
Speech & language services may be delivered in a variety of ways by the speech & language pathologist alone or in collaboration with other service providers including direct services to address a wide range of needs i.e. receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, articulation, aural rehabilitation, oral motor intervention, auditory processing, use of assistive technology, etc.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to case management, treatment planning and implementation, writing IEPs, and conducting comprehensive assessments.
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services you will be responsible for:
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Providing speech-language services to students with individualized education programs.
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Collaborates with the diagnostic team on evidence-based interventions to help students achieve their speech-language goals and objectives on their IEPs.
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Collaborates with the diagnostic team regarding information on students’ IEPs.
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Provides screening to identify students with suspected speech-language disabilities.
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Keeps progress and tracking data using qualitative and quantitative information for individual students receiving speech-language services.
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Maintains a list of students’ names on the speech-language caseload as well as those students who are screened and eligible for speech-language services.
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Keeps track of and inventories speech-language intervention materials in the school.
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Logs therapy services.
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Provides progress reports 10.
Works collaboratively with the Director of Student Services and Special Education Teams for students on caseload 11.
Create assistive technologies and augmentative communication plans as needed, maintain inventory of assistive technology equipment and train staff on appropriate use of assistive technology
The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) at least two years working with students in grades 7-12 and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:
1. Master’s degree 2. Speech & Language Pathologist license from the State of Massachusetts Board of Health 3. Ma Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification/license as a Speech Pathologist Assistant-all levels
$43,268 to $68.719. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.
2026 - 2027 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.
To apply please visit the PVPA Career Center [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=25ca1bdd-0907-4251-b5e1-b1d81b80f69f&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US] and be prepared to provide the required information:
1. A current resume 2. Letter of interest/introduction 3. Contact information for three references 4. Transcripts indicating degrees awarded 5. Evidence of licensure or any endorsements if applicable
Candidates must have at least a BA degree, be computer literate, and possess at least two years of experience working with students in grades 7-12. A Master's degree and Massachusetts state licensure or DESE certification are preferred.
Market context
In Massachusetts, school-based speech and language pathologist roles are often tied to student support needs in middle and high school settings, where experience with grades 7-12 and state licensure or DESE certification can matter. These positions can be competitive because districts may prefer candidates with a master’s degree, relevant school experience, and strong documentation and technology skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of adolescent caseload work before applying.