Speech Language Pathologist

Walker; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

401K with employer contribution

Life and disability

Tuition reimbursement and remission

Generous PTO

Holiday pay

CPR/First Aid training

Free parking

Beautiful campus

Job summary

Walker School in Needham, MA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct therapy to students with language development impairments and social communication deficits, consult with teachers, parents and other professionals, and diagnose needs. Qualified candidates must be committed to student-centered, family-focused care.

Qualifications include an MA in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-ASHA certification, and DESE licensure; experience with children facing mental health, emotional,

Qualifications

• M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-ASHA certification, and DESE licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused speech and language interventions to language-impaired students, one-to-one or small groups.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Team collaboration

Parent/teacher consultation

Staff training

Education

M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-ASHA certification

DESE licensure

Tools

Language assessment tools

IEP documentation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Needham - Needham, MA 02492

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: Master Degree

Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $82,500.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Monday-Friday

For over 60 years, Walker Therapeutic and Educational Programs is a leading non-profit organization providing comprehensive programming in the fields of child welfare, children’s behavioral health, and special education. We proudly serve over 150 communities in MA, with our clients coming from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, who struggle predominantly with anxiety and trauma. These services are offered through; Residential, CBAT, and Intensive Treatment Programs, Special Education Day School, Therapeutic Middle-High School, Out-Patient and In-Home Therapeutic Services.

The Walker School, located in Needham, MA seeks an Speech Language Pathologist to provide direct therapy services to students with language development impairments and social communication deficits, consultation to teachers, parents and other professionals, and diagnostic services. Qualified candidates must be committed to student-centered, family-focused culturally competent care and strength based treatment.

Benefits

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K with Employer Contribution, Life and Disability, Discount Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs, generous PTO, paid Holidays, free CPR/First Aid training, free parking, and a beautiful scenic campus! Ability to learn and grow professionally in the organization!

Essential functions include:

• Provide focused speech and language interventions to language-disabled students in one-to-one or small group settings.


• Conduct language groups for self-contained classrooms as needed.


• Consult with teachers on language needs of language-disabled students and on ways of leading language groups.


• Consult with parents directly and through clinicians on language difficulties of individual students.


• Provide in-service education to teachers, clinicians and child care workers on language difficulties, diagnostics, and remediation.


• Conduct annual pre-testing and post-testing in language development for students with language needs identified on their IEP.


• Screen intake/admission materials to determine the speech and language needs of incoming students.


• Provide formal and informal language diagnostic assessment as requested and approved by LEAs and parent(s).


• Document client performance; write timely progress notes for Quarterly Progress reports.


• Organize, monitor and maintain speech/language materials and testing supplies.


• Write full assessment reports/language profile based on diagnostic results.


• Attend TEAM meetings, IEP meetings, and Clinical Case Conferences as needed.


• Supervise speech/language assistants/interns as directed by Principal; support assistant/intern in determining schedule, preparing materials/activities/lessons, monitoring progress of students).


• Provide additional coverage to the school program as needed.


• Participate fully in in-service training programs and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology; C.C.C. (ASHA certification); and DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; Experience working with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.