The posting
Position: Extended Term Substitute, Speech/Language Pathologist
Available September 2026 through November 2026
King Open School/Office of Student Services
About King Open School Community:
The King Open’s commitment statement reads, “The King Open is committed to increasing every student’s ability to monitor her or his own learning, to recognize the role of effort in learning and to work and succeed independently as well as cooperatively.” Through differentiation and academic rigor, we provide our students with a well-rounded education that will enable them to develop critical and flexible thinking capacity, collaboration skills and a work ethic that will prepare them for becoming productive citizens. We know that this commitment cannot be fully realized without the support of our families. Therefore, participation and feedback from parent/guardian/caregiver(s) is welcomed, and we are also committed to ensuring that all of our families are deeply connected with their child’s learning and the happenings in our school community.
Positive attitudes and perceptions influence teaching and learning. Here at the King Open we believe that it is our shared responsibility to maintain and cultivate positive attitudes and perceptions as we work together to teach district curricula (CKLA, Illustrative Math (IM), etc) and plan student centered activities. An authentic respect for diversity as evidenced by a sincere effort to learn about our students' cultural identities, will have a huge impact on creating/sustaining a safe, orderly and high achieving school community. We create opportunities for our students to acquire and integrate; extend and refine as well as use content meaningfully so that they have the skills needed to actively explore and investigate the ever-changing world. Finally, looking at student work and assessment data will aid the King Open team in making informed decisions about instruction in an intentional effort to close gaps in student learning and dramatically increase student achievement.
The Office of Student Services:
The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to established rules, regulations, laws, and appropriate ethical standards when conducting speech and language screenings and evaluations.
- Administer formal and informal assessments, including observing students in educational environments, selecting appropriate assessments based on individual student needs, and administering tests according to acceptable procedures.
- Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services by integrating data from a variety of assessment techniques and sources.
- Prepare, write, and submit evaluation reports that meet state requirements and appropriately convey information to parents and school teams in language that is clear and easily understood.
- Determine the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum.
- Collect data for IEP planning, decision making, and progress monitoring.
- Maintain easily accessible and accurate files and safeguard the confidentiality of student records.
- Schedule direct services using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment.
- Plan and use systematic and evidence-based intervention strategies for individual students and groups of students to foster communicative competence. Modify therapeutic instructional approaches as needed.
- Complete logging of services for third-party reimbursement accurately and in a timely manner as appropriate.
- Collaborate with school personnel, such as teachers, administrators, and other related service providers to best meet the needs of all students.
- Provide information to school personnel about language disorders as they relate to literacy and interactive communication skills, information about speech disorders (articulation, voice, and fluency), and their impact on communication and learning.
- Use appropriate therapy materials to meet the needs, age, cultural differences, and interests of individual students and arrange a therapy environment to create optimum learning conditions.
- Attend reconvened Team meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
- Develop appropriate IEPs and/or 504 Plans based on students’ strengths & needs and demonstrate awareness of professional performance in due process matters and litigious environments.
- Chair team meetings and participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary educational teams to develop Individualized Education programs (IEPs), write measurable goals and objectives, and complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct educational training for staff, parents, and students.
- Participate in professional meetings and workshops directly related to the speech-language-hearing profession.
- Perform related work as required.
- Please note that the location may change as required to meet staffing and student needs.
Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Speech/Language Pathologist, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Speech & Language Pathology from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Massachusetts Certification and/or License preferred.
- ASHA Certification preferred.
- Experience teaching and/or working in an urban school system with special needs students.
- Knowledge and/or experience with (AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication (moderate to high technology).
- Knowledge and/or experience with Picture Exchange Communication System (PECs).
How to Join Our Team:
Apply online at www.cpsd.us. Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.
At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.
