Newtown Public Schools
May 12, 2026
POSITION: Speech and Language Pathologist
SCHOOL: Sandy Hook School
START DATE: August 24, 2026
REMUNERATION: Based on Teacher Contract
REQUIREMENTS: Connecticut Certification as a Speech and Language Pathologist (061)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administering and interpreting formal assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
Observing students in the classroom setting to assess how communication impacts their social and
academic performance.
Develop and implement measurable, long-term, and short-term goals tailored to each student’s specific
needs.
Providing direct instruction to improve speech/sound production, language processing, and social
communication (pragmatics)
Training students on Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (such as speech-generating
tablets or picture boards) for non-verbal or minimally verbal learners
Pushing into the general education classroom to help students apply communication skills in real-time
academic settings.
Meeting with families to provide resources and activities that carry over speech goals into the home
environment.
Medicaid Billing: Documenting therapy sessions for reimbursement as required by the school district.
The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community.
We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated,
and enthusiastic staff. We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!
Interested candidates must apply online through the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/default.aspx
The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified
persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or
educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a
domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws,
except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.
