School Speech-Language Assistant: Direct Instruction & Data

Northbridge Public Schools; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools in Whitinsville, Massachusetts is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant to work with the school speech therapist. The role involves direct instruction aligned to student goals, data collection, and progress reporting under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant and a relevant degree, with preferred prior school-based experience and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant required.
• Bachelor's/Associate’s degree in Speech pathology from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Prior experience providing speech services to students at the direction of a certified Speech Therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Therapist in screening all referrals from Principals, Teachers, and Special Education personnel.
• Work with the SLP on scheduling students with speech and language deficits.
• Assist the Speech Therapist in the evaluation and enrollment of students with speech problems in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations, as well as participate in evaluation meetings, if required.
• Keep thorough records on all speech and language students to whom the Assistant provides services.
• Assist the Speech Therapist in assessing student progress and preparing written reports as required.
• If necessary, participate in Preschool and Kindergarten Screening with Speech Therapists.
• Assist the administration in implementing District goals and policies related to the educational and operational needs of the District.
• Attend staff or team meetings as required.
• Provide direct instruction on student’s goals.
• Perform any other related task or duty at the direction of the building principal, supervisor of special education or designee.

Education

Massachusetts license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Bachelor's/Associate’s degree in Speech pathology from an accredited college or university

Job description

Northbridge Public Schools in Whitinsville, Massachusetts is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant to work with the school speech therapist. The role involves direct instruction aligned to student goals, data collection, and progress reporting under the supervision of a licensed SLP.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant and a relevant degree, with preferred prior school-based experience and eligibility to work in the U.S.