Speech Language Pathologist - Teacher of the Deaf

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist

Location:
District

Date Available:
9/1/2025

Closing Date:
until filled

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Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT
Speech & Language Pathologist/Teacher of the Deaf
Date Posted: August 2025

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students ongoing education in a safe and secure learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Position: Speech & Language Pathologist/ Teacher of the Deaf
School: District
Reports To: Building Principal/Supervisor of Special Education
Start Date: September 1, 2025 (start of the 2025-26 school year)
Compensation: $56,162 - $111,280
Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Wethersfield Public Schools seeks a dynamic and highly qualified professional to serve in a dual role as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ToD) . This district-wide position provides direct and consultative services to students from birth through age 21 who have speech, language, and/or hearing needs.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in both fields and a passion for supporting students with hearing loss in developing communication, language, and academic success in a variety of educational settings. The position also serves as a key resource to school staff in the implementation of programs for oral communication, speech improvement, and specialized instruction for students with hearing impairments.

Duties of the position include the following:

Speech-Language Pathologist

• Identify children with speech, developmental language, and/or hearing impairments through observation, screening, evaluation, and referrals.
• Evaluate the nature and severity of deficits using formal and informal assessments; provide diagnosis and prognosis for improvement.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy programs targeting articulation, fluency, receptive and expressive language, and voice using scientifically based instructional methods.
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate therapy into students daily activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of evaluations, therapy sessions, and progress.
  
  

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Provide individualized or small-group instruction to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, utilizing appropriate communication modes (e.g., American Sign Language, spoken language, cued speech, total communication).
• Adapt and modify curriculum materials to ensure accessibility in alignment with Connecticut Core Standards.
• Support students in developing self-advocacy and communication strategies in academic and community settings.
• Coordinate and monitor the use of assistive technology; arrange consultations, evaluations, and presentations as needed.
• Serve as a liaison among parents, teachers, specialists, and community agencies to support student success.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Deaf Education.
• Connecticut State Certification or eligibility for certification:
  • 061 Speech-Language Pathologist
  • 057 Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving students from birth through age 21 in both SLP and ToD roles.
• Familiarity with IDEA, Section 504, and Connecticut Core Standards.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other communication modalities for students with hearing loss.
• Knowledge and experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA Practices)

All applicants must apply on-line at:

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy
The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School Systems nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109