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Pioneer Valley Performing Arts
South Hadley, Massachusetts

Speech & Language Pathologist .60 FTE

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifePart-Time

Listed compensation

$43K - $69K

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

The Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is seeking highly qualified candidate for the position of Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Speech and Language Pathologist functions as a member of the total diagnostic team by providing comprehensive differential diagnosis, assessment, educational planning for students with speech/language/communication disorders.

Speech & language services may be delivered in a variety of ways by the speech & language pathologist alone or in collaboration with other service providers including direct services to address a wide range of needs i. e. receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, articulation, aural rehabilitation, oral motor intervention, auditory processing, use of assistive technology, etc. Responsibilities include but are not limited to case management, treatment planning and implementation, writing IEPs, and conducting comprehensive assessments. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services you will be responsible for:

1. Providing speech-language services to students with individualized education programs.

2. Collaborates with the diagnostic team on evidence-based interventions to help students achieve their speech-language goals and objectives on their IEPs.

3. Collaborates with the diagnostic team regarding information on students’ IEPs.

4. Provides screening to identify students with suspected speech-language disabilities.

5. Keeps progress and tracking data using qualitative and quantitative information for individual students receiving speech-language services.

6. Maintains a list of students’ names on the speech-language caseload as well as those students who are screened and eligible for speech-language services.

7. Keeps track of and inventories speech-language intervention materials in the school.

8. Logs therapy services.

9. Provides progress reports

10. Works collaboratively with the Director of Student Services and Special Education Teams for students on caseload

11. Create assistive technologies and augmentative communication plans as needed, maintain inventory of assistive technology equipment and train staff on appropriate use of assistive technology

Qualifications: The successful candidate will minimally hold a BA degree, be able to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting) at least two years working with students in grades 7-12 and be computer literate. Preferred qualifications include:

1. Master’s degree

2. Speech & Language Pathologist license from the State of Massachusetts Board of Health

3. Ma Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification/license as a Speech Pathologist Assistant-all levels

Other Information/Instructions

Salary range $43,268 to $68.719. Additional $1,000 stipend for individuals who hold a DESE license in subject area and potential for bonus at the end of the fiscal year.

2026 - 2027 school year consists of 180 school days plus 5 professional development/curriculum work days and a thirty-five hour work week that includes, on average, three class blocks per day of collaborative/independent work time.

To apply please visit the PVPA Career Center and be prepared to provide the required information:

  • 1. A current resume
  • 2. Letter of interest/introduction
  • 3. Contact information for three references
  • 4. Transcripts indicating degrees awarded
  • 5. Evidence of licensure or any endorsements if applicable

Key Responsibilities

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides comprehensive diagnosis, assessment, and educational planning for students with communication disorders. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, implementing treatment plans, writing IEPs, and collaborating with the diagnostic team.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a BA degree, be computer literate, and possess at least two years of experience working with students in grades 7-12. A Master's degree and Massachusetts state licensure or DESE certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP WritingData Tracking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech & Language Pathologist .60 FTE at PIONEER VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

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Living in South Hadley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$396k≈ 9.1× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pioneer Valley Performing Arts

Primary and Secondary Education
South Hadley, Massachusetts
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$1,000 stipend for DESE license holders
Potential end-of-fiscal-year bonus
180 school days plus 5 professional development days
35-hour work week