Sharon Public Schools 

 

Sharon is a diverse and welcoming suburban community less than 20 miles southwest of Boston that prides itself on its diverse and engaged population, bucolic environment with Lake Massapoag as its crown jewel and, most of all, its children and its schools, including a state of the art new high school, which opened in the Fall of 2022. Sharon is known for its exceptional schools, dedicated teachers, and extraordinary students. Families reside and, or move to Sharon because of the schools and remain invested and supportive of the school system. 

 

As a district, we are committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, and we understand that a diverse team allows us to serve our community better. We welcome and encourage individuals of every race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status to seek opportunities within our school district.

 

As a new colleague, you will join a talented, collaborative and dedicated team of Sharon educators whose mission is to provide a supportive educational community that nurtures each student on their unique journey to be lifelong learners and caring and engaged citizens of our world. Our work is guided by our District Plan, which is organized around four strategic objective areas- Educational Excellence:Innovative Student Centered Learning; Meeting the Needs of All Students; Diversity Equity and Inclusion; and District and School Culture.  As a district, we aim to nurture a culture of high quality relationships and collaboration that promotes high expectations for student learning while providing high levels of support for students and staff.  In doing so, we strive to create a welcoming and equitable school environment where all students and staff can grow and succeed. 

 

Position: 

 

The Sharon Public Schools is seeking a .8 (4 day per week) Speech and Language Pathologist for the Heights Elementary School grades K-5 for the 24-25 school year.

 

Roles and responsibilities of the Speech Language Pathologist include but are not limited to:

• Provision of direct services which may include Fluency, Receptive and expressive language, voice and resonance, articulation,  Hearing, including the impact on speech and language, Swallowing, Cognitive aspects of communication, Social aspects of communication, and Communication modalities, specifically AAC devices 
• Administer Speech/Language evaluations and develop written evaluation reports for eligibility (to include diagnostic impressions abd educationally relevant recommendations)
• Participation in IEP meetings
• Development and implementation of IEP goals
• Progress reporting
• Case management of Speech only IEP students
• Consultation to team members and parents 
• Collaborate with other district Speech providers
• Facilitate Speech only Annual IEP meetings and all related paperwork as appropriate
• Other duties assigned by the Principal or Director of Student Services as applicable

The successful candidate will have school based experience and/or experience with elementary aged students with disabilities. Experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders preferred. 

 

3 years of related experience preferred

 

DESE licensure in Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (Levels: All) required.

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology preferred.

 

Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with the Sharon Teachers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

Posted until filled