Speech Language Pathologist

Walker; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401K with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

Walker Beacon High School in Watertown, MA seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide direct therapy for language-impaired students and to offer consultation to teachers, parents, and professionals. The role includes diagnostic services and collaboration with IEP teams within a school setting.

The SLP will develop language plans, conduct assessments, monitor progress, and supervise junior staff while aligning with the Walker Beacon treatment model and IEPs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CCC-ASHA

DESE licensure

Education

M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

Walker Beacon High School, located in Watertown, MA seeks an SLP 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply Walker Beacon’s model of therapeutic interventions, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in student’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Benefits include 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 scenic campus. Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the organization.

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.