Impactful SLP for Visually Impaired Students

Perkins School for the Blind; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HRA

FSA

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement day one

Paid Time Off

Employee Recognition Programs

EAP & legal services

Referral bonuses

MBTA passes (pre-tax)

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for its Secondary Program to assess, plan, and deliver speech-language therapy for students with visual impairment and other complex disabilities.

You will provide direct therapy, consult and train interdisciplinary team members, and participate in the SLP evaluation process to support assessments and accommodations. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and service to students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Experience with students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
• Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR/AED, and Safety Care certifications.
• Experience with AAC modalities is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical evaluation services and written reports for students.
• Collaborate with team to follow behavior support plans.
• Monitor mealtime safety related to dysphagia and train staff.
• Review student history to assess functioning and needs.
• Supervise field placements for undergrad/grad students.
• Participate in grant/proposal writing and professional development.
• Attend conferences and present, publish articles with supervisor approval.
• Order materials and manage expenditures per policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with visual impairments

First Aid/CPR/AED training

AAC modalities experience

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for its Secondary Program to assess, plan, and deliver speech-language therapy for students with visual impairment and other complex disabilities.

You will provide direct therapy, consult and train interdisciplinary team members, and participate in the SLP evaluation process to support assessments and accommodations. The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and service to students.