0.8 Speech and Language Pathologist/Long Term Substitute

Job Details Job ID: 5802199 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 25, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Locations Franklin School - Melrose, Massachusetts

Job Description Title: 0.8 Speech and Language Pathologist / Long-Term Substitute Franklin Elementary School, Melrose Public Schools Starting Date: September 1, 2026 End Date: February 1, 2027 Position Type:Long-term sub coverage Estimated Salary: $50,278.38 pro-rated to actual duration Job Category: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Description Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) work with students exhibiting the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, speech sound disorders, fluency, and voice/resonance. SLP responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments in collaboration with others that help to identify students with communication disorders as well as to inform instruction and intervention.

• Determining if the disorder has an impact on the education of students. Therefore, SLPs address personal, social/emotional, academic, and vocational needs that have an impact on the attainment of educational goals.

• Providing assistance in addressing the linguistic and metalinguistic foundations of curriculum learning for students with disabilities, as well as specific intervention regarding the acquisition of reading and written language skills.

• Providing intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of each individual student and is selected through an evidence-based decision-making process.

• Providing a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.

• Gathering and interpreting data with individual students, as well as overall program evaluation, are essential responsibilities.

• Collaborating with other school professionals, families, and outside agencies.

• Meeting federal and state mandates as well as local policies in performance of their duties. Activities may include Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid activities, report writing, and treatment plan/therapy log development.

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check is required.

• Appropriate licensure required.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Preschool Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant Substitute > Substitute

Welcome to Franklin School The Melrose Public School system recognizes the importance of early education. The programs, located in the Franklin Early Childhood Center, are designed to encourage exploration, promote social and cognitive growth and foster a love of learning. The Franklin Early Childhood Center houses the Preschool, Pre-K, and Multi-Age Programs. Combined, these programs offer high quality early education opportunities for approximately 320 students. The facility has a large indoor area dedicated to gross motor development, brand-new outdoor playground and an inviting family resource area with materials on child and family related topics. Eligible students may receive Speech-Language, Occupational and Physical Therapy services at the Franklin Early Childhood Center facility.

Curriculum in all Franklin Early Childhood Center programs is designed according to the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences issued by the Department of Education. The curriculum provides opportunities that allow children to explore and learn through many different modalities. Highly skilled staff implement diversified instructional strategies to meet the specific and varied needs of each learner. Curriculum in each Franklin Early Childhood Center program is intended to create a solid foundation for future learning in the Melrose Public Schools and beyond.

Each classroom offers an environment that supports a multitude of learning experiences. Materials that spark curiosity and invite active exploration help students take direct control over the learning process. Activities that encourage students to make decisions, take responsibility and facilitate social relationships are part of every classroom experience. By encouraging children to interact positively with each other and their environment, they can maximize the important role of play in learning.

Family and community involvement in the Franklin Early Childhood Center programs takes many forms. This participation contributes largely to the success of each program and enhances children's learning. Our goal is to create a cooperative community of life long learners that consider their experience in our programs to be among their most memorable.

Job Requirements Applications accepted through School Spring ONLY. NO phone calls please. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Michelle Theodore 360 Lynn Fells Parkway Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Phone: 781-662-2000 Email: mtheodore@melroseschools.com