Speech Therapist - District Wide

Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist)

Lewiston Public Schools

Job Title

Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist)

Department

Special Education

Reports To

Director of Special Education / Building Principal

Approved By

J. Langlais, Superintendent

Effective Date

10/2/2026

Status

Full-time, salaried

Salary Range

$45,518.26 ? $85,857.57

Position Summary

The school Speech-Language Pathologist is a communication specialist who works with students in both general and special education who have language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders such as stuttering, and voice disorders. The SLP screens, evaluates, and provides therapy, and works with teachers and families to support students' communication across the school day.

Essential Requirement: Availability

The employee must be available and able to work five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday, according to the Lewiston Public Schools schedule. This is an essential function of the position, not a preference.

Students' IEP speech-language services are scheduled on a set frequency, and evaluations must meet legal timelines. Regular, predictable attendance is therefore required, along with IEP meetings and scheduled professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

Screening and evaluation

1. Screen students at regular intervals and specified grade levels to identify possible speech and language disorders.
2. Provide thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech, voice, fluency, and language disorders, and write evaluation reports.
3. Help teachers observe, describe, and refer students with suspected or identified speech and language impairments.

Therapy and IEP services

1. Provide individualized therapy that meets each student's needs and addresses speech and language disorders.
2. Write IEP goals, deliver services as specified in students' IEPs, track progress, and take part in IEP meetings.
3. Keep accurate records and documentation in compliance with IDEA, MUSER, and district requirements [including MaineCare billing documentation, as assigned].

Consultation and collaboration

1. Serve as a resource to school staff in developing a balanced program for oral communication and speech improvement.
2. Work with classroom teachers and other staff to carry therapy into students' daily activities.

Families and community

1. Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families when appropriate.
2. Help make appropriate referrals to community agencies and specialists.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students during therapy. Provides required supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), as assigned and consistent with Maine licensing rules.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including the 5-day-per-week availability requirement. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree in speech-language pathology preferred

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

• License to practice speech-language pathology from the Maine Board of Examiners on Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Appropriate Maine Department of Education certification as a speech-language pathologist
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Completed criminal history record check (fingerprinting), as required by Maine law
• Available and able to work 5 days per week per the Lewiston Public Schools schedule

Language skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Write evaluation reports, IEP documentation, and correspondence.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from students, families, staff, and the public.

Mathematical and data skills

• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Score standardized assessments and interpret standard scores, percentiles, and progress data.

Reasoning ability

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a wide variety of technical instructions and handle several abstract and concrete variables at once.

Other skills and abilities

• Apply current research and theory to therapy and intervention.
• Plan and carry out therapy goals based on students' needs and abilities and school objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and the community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform duties in line with all district requirements and School Committee policies.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $45,518.26 to $85,857.57 annually, with placement on the salary schedule based on education and experience. Full-time employees receive a robust benefits package:

• Health insurance, with up to 85% of the premium paid by the employer
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), plus 403(b) and 457 plans
• 15 paid sick days per year
• Tuition reimbursement and more

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The physical demands below are essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform them.

• Regularly sit; occasionally walk and stand.
• Continuously hear conversation in quiet and noisy settings, and clearly model speech sounds for students.
• Bend, kneel, and sit at floor level or in student-sized chairs to work with young students.
• Occasionally lift and move up to [25] pounds, such as therapy materials and AAC devices.
• Use close vision to observe articulation and score assessments accurately.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The SLP works in therapy rooms, classrooms, and meeting spaces, and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students during sessions.

ADA Statement

The information in this job description is provided for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Employees in this role may perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lewiston Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, whistleblower activity, previous assertion of a workers' compensation claim, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Maine Human Rights Act.

This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Federal Nondiscrimination Notice

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. It provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This notice is provided in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.