Speech-Language Pathologist, Secondary School

Perkins School for the Blind; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Education Benefits: Tuition reimburse:

Job summary

Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for our Secondary Program to assess, plan, and deliver speech and language therapy services for students with visual impairments and other medically complex disabilities.

You will provide direct therapy, consult with the interdisciplinary team, contribute to evaluations, and prepare comprehensive reports while supporting Perkins' commitment to inclusion and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
• Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and CPR/AED, and Safety Care Certifications.
• Candidates with AAC modalities experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapy to students and consultation to the interdisciplinary program team.
• Participates in the SLP evaluation team, performing assessments for students with visual impairments.
• Maintains comprehensive written reports and liaises with medical specialists and staff.
• Monitors mealtime safety related to dysphagia and trains team members accordingly.
• Offers field placement supervision to undergraduate and graduate students when appropriate.

Skills

Visual impairment experience

AAC experience (preferred)

First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, or equivalent

Massachusetts Professional Licensure in Speech & Language Pathology

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Membership

Job description

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

What you can expect as our Speech Pathologist:

As a Speech-Language Pathologist in our Secondary Program you will assess, organize, plan, and implement the delivery of speech & language therapy services for a population of students who have a visual impairment among other medically complex disabilities.

How you will make an impact:

You will provide direct therapy to students, as well as consultation and in-service training to members of the interdisciplinary program team. You will also be a member of the SLP evaluation team, providing assessments for students with visual impairments traveling to Perkins for evaluations.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations include the following:

Provides clinical evaluation services to students referred to the School, including delivery of standardized and non-standardized assessment and development of comprehensive written reports, and acts as liaison between medical specialists and program staff as appropriate. Collaborates with team members to follow behavior support plans for students as needed. Monitors student mealtime safety in relation to dysphagia and trains team members on same mealtime routines for students. Reviews medical, family and educational history of the student to assess the student's functioning in order to identify abilities and areas of need; recommends Provides field placement supervision to undergraduate and graduate students when appropriate. Works within School and Human Resources policies and procedures; adheres to program guidelines for expenditures and maintains appropriate records. Participates in grant and proposal writing as requested. Attends professional conferences, seminars and courses for professional development. Makes professional contributions, such as planning and participating in workshops, delivering presentations at conferences, and preparing articles for publication with the prior approval of the program supervisor and the clinical liaison. Requests and monitors the ordering of materials, supplies, and equipment. To perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, or equivalent
• Experience working with students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
• Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Safety Care Certifications
• Candidates with experience with various modalities of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are highly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Massachusetts Professional Licensure in Speech & Language Pathology
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Membership

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

$55,523.60-$96,029.42

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer.

View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.

Through Perkins' core programs and services, we work to fulfill our mission of serving children and young adults with multiple disabilities and their families around the globe, as well as the educators, professionals and researchers who support them, by focusing on innovation and excellence in educational services, accessibility and professional development.

At Perkins, diversity and inclusion are at the core of our mission and we firmly believe that people with different backgrounds and experiences bring unique and necessary perspectives.

If you are interested in an opportunity and your past experience doesn't match every requirement listed in the job description, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this opportunity or others at Perkins.