Speech/Language Technician

District Wide; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Adams Public Schools seeks a Speech/Language Therapy Facilitator to join the team and serve as the on-site link to a remote SLP. You will set up tele-practice equipment, escort students, manage behavior, and guide sessions to maximize therapy outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with teachers, logging attendance, and documenting progress while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or successful Para-Pro Assessment required.
• Experience with children in school, daycare, or camp setting preferred.
• Basic tech skills for laptops, webcams, and telepractice platforms.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate telepractice equipment for sessions.
• Escort students to/from rooms and manage behavior during sessions.
• Support a remote SLP by implementing goals and tracking progress.
• Maintain attendance records and document session notes.
• Coordinate with teachers to align schedules and goals.
• Troubleshoot basic connectivity and audio issues during sessions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patience

Education

Associate degree

Para-Pro Assessment

Tools

Zoom/Google Meet

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and patient Speech/Language Therapy Facilitator to join our team. In this role, you will be the vital on-site link between our students and their remote Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP). You will set up technology, escort students from their classrooms, manage student behavior, and guide students through their digital speech sessions to ensure they get the most out of their therapy.

Responsibilities:

Performance responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups of students on Speech/Language goals and objectives, as part of their individual Education Plan, under the virtual SLP’s direction.
• Supervise and guide small and large group instruction, as set up by virtual SLP.
• Assist individual children in need of special attention or programming, as requested.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Perform related duties as requested by the virtual SLP, special education support teacher, and /or building principal.
• Maintain data and accurate records related to virtual speech sessions provided for each student.

Student Support & Engagement

• Escort students to and from their classrooms to the designated speech therapy room.
• Keep students focused and motivated using positive reinforcement during their virtual sessions.
• Assist with physical materials or hands-on activities directed by the remote SLP.
• Set up computers, headsets, and webcams prior to each scheduled session.
• Log students into the tele-practice platform and troubleshoot basic connectivity issues.
• Maintain the daily schedule to ensure students arrive and log on in time.

Communication & Documentation

• Collaborate closely with the remote SLP to understand individual student goals and needs.
• Track daily attendance and log brief notes on student engagement or technical issues.
• Communicate consistently with classroom teachers regarding student schedules.

Requirements:

• Must be highly qualified (Associate’s degree or successful score on the Para-Pro Assessment exam).
• Experience working with children, ideally in a school, daycare, or camp setting.
• Basic tech-savviness, including comfort using laptops, webcams, Zoom/Google Meet, and troubleshooting Wi-Fi or audio issues.
• Strong patience and behavior management skills for working with diverse learners.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a Paraprofessional, Teacher’s Aide, or Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Familiarity with special education, IEPs, or speech-language development.

This position is for the school year only and is for 6.5 hours per day for 5 days per week.

Speech/Language Technician

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,000 to $38,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charlene Volff , Office Support Specialist
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]