Speech and Language PathologistPay Range: $79,100 - $85,100 per year
Who We SeekThis position will work with students at the Doctor Franklin Perkins School, located in Lancaster, MA. Our school-based educational program provides a 12-month academic program for students in Grades K-12 and is dedicated to exceptional academic, social, emotional, and behavioral supports and related services.
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the provision of Speech and Language assessments and direct services of assigned students. Complete screening of new students and evaluations as indicated by a student's IEP. Provide supervision and consultation to classroom teachers in order to coordinate individual and group language programs.
- Conducts speech and language screening on all new students.
- Complete full speech and language evaluations as indicated by a student's IEP or upon specific referral following an initial screening.
- Provides individual speech and language therapy services to students on caseload assigned by the IEP Coordinator.
- Reviews the permanent record of students receiving services to include a review of admission material, long-treatment goals, current IEP, current evaluations, and treatment plan. Shall incorporate such information into the formulation of treatment services provided to the student.
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers to coordinate individual and group language programs within the classroom.
- Maintains student performance records, including but not limited to student portfolios, student tests, report card grades, and behavior incident reports.
- Trained in and understands the agency's treatment program and behavior management system and ensures that the standards of these programs are accurately carried out in the classroom. Can effectively manage students verbally and physically in times of crisis.
- Communicate with other staff, programs, families, and outside agencies professionally and positively. Demonstrates leadership and maturity to promote a positive image to subordinates, students, parents, and the community.
- On a regular basis- and at least annually- shall review testing and speech-language curriculum t to replace any outdated or used instructional materials.
- Shall maintain all required certifications, approvals, and licensures as required by the Department of Education.
- Shall attend a minimum of 24 hours a year of training consisting of full-time professional staff training requirements.
- As assigned will provide supervision to graduate students from local colleges performing a speech/language practicum according to licensure limitations.
- Maintains the physical and emotional stamina required to effectively manage the job.
- Participates in performance quality improvement efforts that include but are not limited to timely and accurate completion of identified workflows and documentation measures outlined in the agency PQI plan and divisional goal plans.
- Other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the Education Coordinator.
Who You AreYou will have a Master's degree and Massachusetts SLP license. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and confidentially with students, parents, and the community.
Shift:40-hour per week day position.
Why You'll Love Us:We offer amazing benefits, including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
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Speech and Language Pathologist. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment.
Pay Range: $79,100 - $85,100 per year
