Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Pilgrim Area Collaborative is a public educational collaborative that serves students with a wide range of disabilities from primary through post-secondary levels from all over the South Shore.

We have an anticipated opening for a Speech Language Pathologist starting February/March 2026 due to a retirement. This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours/week) but will consider a full-time position for the right candidate. There is an optional ESY/Summer Program available. The well-qualified candidate must have appropriate Massachusetts certification in content area and experience with students dealing with social emotional disabilities and/or high functioning ASD.

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Participate as a member of the evaluation TEAM by performing assessments making recommendations through written reports and by writing appropriate sections of students educational plans.
2. Serve as consultant to school personnel and parents sharing knowledge and information related to area of expertise as needed.
3. Serve as a liaison between community providers e.g. medical personnel private therapists and school personnel as appropriate.
4. Maintain communication with parents regarding student performance and progress as needed.
5. Provide direct service for an assigned caseload as outlined on students educational plan. Written preparation for therapy sessions may be requested by Director.
6. Maintain thorough and ongoing records of individual student performance and progress.
7. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
8. Work in a cooperative inter-disciplinary team approach in planning and implementing student services.
9. Assist in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials.
10. Develop and maintain a therapy environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of resources available. This includes the implementation of appropriate systems of behavior management.
11. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
12. Assist in the upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and Board policy.
13. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
14. Provide for his/her professional growth through an ongoing program of reading workshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
15. Any and all other duties required to fulfill the responsibilities of a therapist of students with special needs.

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Interested parties should apply by ensuring the following are uploaded in their profile:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Three (3) letters of professional recommendation
- Proof of licensure
- Transcripts