School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist: IEP & Therapy Lead

Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K with employer contribution

Life and disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

generous PTO

Free parking

Job summary

Walker Beacon High School in Watertown, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct therapy to students with language development impairments and social communication deficits. The role includes consultation to teachers, parents and professionals, and diagnostic services.

Qualified candidates must hold M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, and DESE licensure as an SLP, with experience serving children facing mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology; CCC (ASHA) and DESE licensure as an SLP.
• Experience working with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities.
• Commitment to student-centered, family-focused culturally competent care.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused speech and language interventions to language-disabled students in one-to-one or small groups.
• Consult with teachers on language needs and lead language groups.
• Consult with parents and clinicians on language difficulties of students.
• Provide in-service education to teachers and staff on language difficulties and remediation.
• Conduct annual pre-testing and post-testing in language development for students with language needs.
• Screen intake/admission materials to determine speech and language needs.
• Write assessment reports and language profiles based on results.
• Attend TEAM and IEP meetings and clinical conferences as needed.
• Supervise speech/language assistants/interns as directed by Principal.

Skills

SLP expertise

Consultation/communication

IEP collaboration

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Tools

DESE licensure as SLP

ASHA CCC

Job description

Walker Beacon High School in Watertown, MA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct therapy to students with language development impairments and social communication deficits. The role includes consultation to teachers, parents and professionals, and diagnostic services.

Qualified candidates must hold M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, and DESE licensure as an SLP, with experience serving children facing mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities.