Impactful SLPA for Elementary Speech Services (Immediate Start)

Thacher Elementary School; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Thacher Elementary School in Attleboro, MA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide direct services to students under supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist. This 0.6 district and 0.4 school position starts immediately and requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and MA licensure for SLPA eligibility.

The SLPA will support IEP goals, collect progress data, and help manage assistive devices, while coordinating with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; bachelor's degree preferred; MA Board licensure as SLPA
• Experience as a SLPA in a school setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Technology experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services as indicated on the student’s IEP with supervision by a Speech Language Pathologist
• Collect and maintain data on student progress and direct logs of therapy services
• Maintain compliance with IEP development, team meetings, Medicaid billing, and progress reports
• Participate in development of student’s IEP with direct supervision by the Speech Language Pathologist
• Assist with management of communication and amplification devices
• Assist teachers and staff with curriculum accommodations/modifications and classroom strategies per the Team process and IEP with supervision
• Provide information to parents/guardians about direct services as needed
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor and/or designee

Skills

SLPA experience

Oral & written communication

Organization skills

Technology experience

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Massachusetts Board licensure

Tools

TouchChat AAC

Safety Care training

Job description

Thacher Elementary School in Attleboro, MA seeks a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide direct services to students under supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist. This 0.6 district and 0.4 school position starts immediately and requires an Associates degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and MA licensure for SLPA eligibility.

The SLPA will support IEP goals, collect progress data, and help manage assistive devices, while coordinating with teachers and families.