Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Massachusetts State Licensure or eligible to apply
Initial Teacher Certification in Massachusetts or willing to apply
Experience with students with hearing loss is desirable
Strong assessment and report-writing skills
Experience with the IEP process
Responsibilities
Administer and interpret speech and language diagnostic tests
Assess voice, articulation, fluency, language, and oral motor functioning
Determine therapy goals and strategies based on assessments
Provide direct therapy to students in a preschool setting
Collaborate with classroom teachers on speech/language activities
Communicate with parents to enhance learning transfer
Maintain student records and generate reports
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment with teachers and specialists
Access to a supportive early intervention program
Focus on a specialized preschool program
Opportunities for growth in working with children with hearing loss
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Administer and interpret speech and language diagnostic tests
Assess voice, articulation, fluency, language and oral motor functioning
Determine therapy goals, objectives and strategies associated with treatment and intervention for designated students, based upon diagnostic assessments
Provide direct therapy to assigned students in a one-to-one or small group setting in our preschool program
Provide services to families within our Early Intervention program
Assist in developing IEP goals and objectives
Collaborate with classroom teachers in coordinating speech/language learning activities across clinical and academic environments
Confer with audiologists to optimize the student's use of listening technology
Check transmitters/receivers and other listening technology
Communicate regularly with parents to facilitate transfer of learning beyond the school setting
Maintain all required student records and generate necessary reports
Actively engage in professional development and keep current in the field
Fulfill any ASHA or state requirements for licensure and Teaching Certificate
Supervise SLP-A's
Requirements
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders
ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Massachusetts State Licensure (or eligible to apply)
Initial Teacher Certification in Massachusetts (or willing to apply)
Experience working with students with hearing loss is desirable
Ability to distinguish challenges due to hearing loss vs. additional disabilities when necessary
Strong assessment and report-writing skills
Experience using a variety of speech/language assessments
Solid organizational and interpersonal skills
Sincere desire to work in a listening and spoken language educational environment
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with classroom teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, etc.
Ability to collaborate effectively with families
Experience with the IEP process
Experience providing service through tele-practice is desirable
Knowledge of the following:
Normal speech and language development, child language disorders, and remediation techniques
