High School Speech-Language Pathologist - School-Based Therapy

Walker; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Walker Beacon High School in Watertown, MA seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct therapy for language-impaired students and to offer consultation to teachers, parents, and professionals. The role includes diagnostic services and collaboration with IEP teams within a school setting.

The SLP will develop language plans, conduct assessments, monitor progress, and supervise junior staff while aligning with the Walker Beacon treatment model and IEPs.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology.
• CCC (ASHA) certification.
• DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Experience with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused speech and language interventions to language-disabled students in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Conduct language groups for self-contained classrooms as needed.
• Consult with teachers on language needs of language-disabled students and on ways of leading language groups.
• Consult with parents directly and through clinicians on language difficulties of individual students.
• Provide in-service education to teachers, clinicians and child care workers on language difficulties, diagnostics, and remediation.
• Conduct annual pre-testing and post-testing in language development for students with language needs identified on their IEP.
• Screen intake/admission materials to determine the speech and language needs of incoming students.
• Provide formal and informal language diagnostic assessment as requested and approved by LEAs and parent(s).
• Document client performance; write timely progress notes for Quarterly Progress reports.
• Attend TEAM meetings, IEP meetings, and Clinical Case Conferences as needed.
• Supervise speech/language assistants/interns as directed by Principal; support assistant/intern in determining schedule, preparing materials/activities/lessons, monitoring progress of students.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CCC-ASHA

DESE licensure

Education

M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

Walker Beacon High School in Watertown, MA seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct therapy for language-impaired students and to offer consultation to teachers, parents, and professionals. The role includes diagnostic services and collaboration with IEP teams within a school setting.

The SLP will develop language plans, conduct assessments, monitor progress, and supervise junior staff while aligning with the Walker Beacon treatment model and IEPs.