Extended School Year (ESY) Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Extended School Year (ESY) Speech Language Pathologist Job Title

• ESY
• Speech
• Language
• Pathologist
• Location):
• Boston,
• On-site
• Position
• Type:
• Full-Time,
• Seasonal
• Summary of position: The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy. The Manville School, a highly successful and reputable educational program, is seeking an ESY
• Speech-Language
• Pathologist for
• July 6 -
• July 31, 2026 (onboarding date: 6/23/2026). The Extended School Year (ESY) Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides weekly activities centered on pragmatic language with the addition of receptive and expressive language components for K-11 students. The Speech-language Pathologist develops activities that are accessible to students based on their IEP accommodations. Students receive instruction on social communication skills such as nonverbal communication, perspective-taking, using a social filter, and observing the social landscape. The Speech-Language Pathologist then facilitates a small classroom group activity (8-11 students) to reinforce and help students apply learned skills in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. What’s in it for me?
• Make an impact on children’s welfare utilizing your teaching skills in a highly supportive work environment!
• The opportunity to work in a face-paced, fun, supportive, collaborative work environment with other passionate, talented, hard-working individuals!
• Gain experience working in a highly regarded and reputable educational/ mental health organization with support, mentoring and training from exceptional and experienced professionals.
• Participate in learning and professional development opportunities and collaborate across disciplines.

Essential duties

• Develops and implements developmentally appropriate activities for students in grades K-11.
• Collaborates with special education teacher to ensure compliance with students’ IEP goals, objectives, and accommodations.
• Develops and implements classroom behavior management appropriate to the age and social/emotional levels of students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Writes progress reports for students with SLP services.
• Fosters positive self-esteem and social growth of students through social skills activities.
• Creates and maintains a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning.
• Supports daily electives blocks.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Master of Arts or Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA Certification).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a school setting.

Training

• First Aid/CPR and Physical Restraint trainings is required or ability to participate in annual training at beginning of employment and annually or as needed throughout tenure.

Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration. Logistics License/Certification: ASHA Certification Salary: $8,000 - $8,500 Open Date: June 23, 2026

Benefits

We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.