Part-Time SLP: AAC & IEP Specialist for Students

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide services under the Student Support Services program. The role involves direct therapy with students, collaboration with the Evaluation TEAM, teachers, and specialists to implement IEPs.

Responsibilities include diagnostic assessments, development and timely implementation of IEPs, consulting on assistive technology and AAC, reporting progress to families, and serving as a resource for staff in speech and language

Qualifications

• Registered Speech Therapist or Equivalent.
• MA DESE License required.
• Experience with students with all disabilities.
• Experience in Augmentative/Alternative Communication Systems and Computer Technology.

Responsibilities

• Direct assignment to the Building Principal for routine administrative matters and to the Supervisor of Special Education for the delivery of services identified in the IEP, and related program issues.
• Perform all duties listed herein and other appropriate tasks assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
• In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, the School Psychologist and such other special needs staff members, performs diagnostic assessments of children suspected of or diagnosed as having special needs, speech, language and voice problems, including children who would use adaptive technology devices for augmentative communication.
• In cooperation with the Evaluation TEAM Chairperson, consult regularly with regular and special education teachers regarding ways to meet the needs of those special needs students assigned to the classrooms and instruct teachers with assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
• Participate actively in the Evaluation process and TEAM meetings.

Skills

SLP expertise

IEP collaboration

AAC knowledge

Education

MA DESE License

Tools

AAC devices

Adaptive technology

Job description

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide services under the Student Support Services program. The role involves direct therapy with students, collaboration with the Evaluation TEAM, teachers, and specialists to implement IEPs.

Responsibilities include diagnostic assessments, development and timely implementation of IEPs, consulting on assistive technology and AAC, reporting progress to families, and serving as a resource for staff in speech and language