Speech Language Pathology Assistant (District Wide)

TrulyHired; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired seeks a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support early childhood students in a Central Office setting. You will work under the supervision of the SLP and Building Principal to implement IEP goals and ensure data-driven progress.

Collaborate with teachers, families, and the student services team to provide developmentally appropriate interventions, using RTI strategies and assistive technologies.

Qualifications

• Licensed MA Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
• Understanding of early childhood development
• Experience delivering RTI interventions to K-2 populations
• Experience with multi-model language strategies (visuals, pecs, assistive tech)
• Ability to differentiate treatment strategies in a group setting
• Clear oral and written communication with colleagues and administrators
• Data-driven, culturally responsive instruction and individualized goals
• Ability to work with diverse, inclusive environments
• Knowledge of assistive technologies in teaching/learning
• Familiar with Social Thinking Program for social-emotional needs
• Professional development in sensory integration and play
• Familiar with RTI Tier 1 and II supports

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services and assist in developing IEP goals with supervising SLP
• Collaborate with SLP on recommended devices and justify medical necessity
• Create and maintain a respectful, stimulating environment geared toward student interests
• Communicate significant occurrences to supervisor in a timely manner
• Maintain professional relationships with parents and others involved in student success
• Collaborate with team to implement instructional goals for students
• Complete documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, Medicaid documentation
• Maintain comprehensive records of communications with families and providers
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to support inclusion
• Collaborate with SLP to implement social thinking programs with groups
• Work under the direction of Building Principal and SLP
• Read and adhere to Employee Handbook policies

Education

Licensed MA Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Tools

Assistive technology knowledge

Social Thinking Program

Job description

Job Description

TITLE

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Location

Central Office

Type of Position

Full time (1.0) position with non-union salary commensurate with experience and education

APPROX. START DATE

11/16/2026

Reports to

Director of Student Services and Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

• Licensed in MA as a Speech Therapy Assistant
• Understanding of early childhood development
• Experience and competency with providing treatment to early childhood and preschool population
• Experience with delivering RTI interventions to K-2 population using research-based programming
• Experience with the use of multi model language strategies (visuals, pecs, assistive tech)
• Ability to differentiate treatment strategies in a group setting
• Ability to relate well with and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and administrators
• Able to implement developmentally appropriate data driven, culturally responsive instruction and individualized goals and accommodations.
• Develops and maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating treatment environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student interests.
• Ability to work with moderate to severe disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, genetic disorders, feeding concerns, sensory/behavioral challenges, developmental delays, neurological disorders, cognitive delays, sensory processing disorders, and self- regulation disorders.
• Knowledge of appropriate assistive technologies in the teaching and learning process
• Knowledge of Social Thinking Program to address social emotional population needs
• Professional Development in Sensory Integration, Speech Development, Play and Social Engagement
• Familiar with Response to Intervention Tier 1 and II supports

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The SLPA provides direct therapy services and assists in the development of IEP goals and objectives in collaboration with the supervising SLP
• Based on collaboration with the Speech Language Pathologist, makes recommendations for, assists staff on use of, justifies for medical necessity in a school-based setting, and effectively utilizes any adaptive equipment for individual students
• Develops and maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating treatment environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student interests.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student's success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students
• Collaborate with other members of the student's team and implement instructional goals and objectives according to the student's individual occupational therapy goal
• Maintain a professional relationship and climate with all colleagues and administrators conducive to learning and sharing.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention
• Maintains written documentation of all evaluations, speech treatment plans, progress notes, medicaid documentation, and communication with families and outside providers in accordance with agency guidelines and established timeframes in a professional manner
• Participates actively, cooperatively, and constructively as a member of multidisciplinary teamwide support and accommodations to regular education staff to maximize highest level of function to students in inclusion experiences strategies
• Close collaboration with the Speech Language Therapist and working with groups to implement social thinking program
• Work under direction of the Building Principal and Speech Language Therapist
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies