Speech Pathologist-Part-Time -3 days/week-short term (3+ mths or full year committment

Speech Pathologist-Part-Time -3 days/week-short term (3+ mths or full year committment

North River Collaborative North River Collaborative - Rockland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID:

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, :00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION/TITLE:Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist; 3 days/week.

Position available for either a short-term (3+ months)

or full-year commitment.

START DATE:immediately

LOCATION/TIME:member district high school; hours: 7:05 am - 1:40 pm

no travel required

LENGTH OF POSITION Position available for either a short-term or full-year commitment, with potential for a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in speech and language pathology from an accredited school.
• License from MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the MA Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Experience with AAC/AT preferred
• Three or more years of school-based and/or pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform contextual observations and screenings as requested to determine if there is a need for an evaluation.
• Provide assessment and evaluation procedures for referred students in accordance with special education regulations and North River Collaborative policies and procedures.
• Use appropriate standardized and/or non-standardized measures of specific aspects of speech, spoken and non-spoken language, social skills, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function, including contextual observations and analysis of work samples.
• Communicate results of screenings and evaluations and other Speech and Language reports to the educational staff, parents, students (when appropriate), administrators or others as needed.
• In conjunction with the team, contribute to the Individualized Educational Plan.
• Plan and develop evidence-based interventions that are designed to improve student communication and optimize their performance through specific adaptations and accommodations.
• Provide therapy in the least restrictive and appropriate setting based on individual needs of students.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness through observation, data collection and analysis, re-evaluation, and communication with other staff members. Revise intervention plan and goals as necessary.
• Complete progress reports, annual reviews and three-year re-evaluations and other reports as needed.
• Consult with educators and other school staff to offer curricular and communication supports to facilitate students’ academic, communication, and social skills in the educational environment.
• Provide training to educators, parents and other school staff as needed to support implementation of recommended procedures or adaptations.
• Support students’ other educational goals across school settings.
• Assist in ordering, fabricating or adapting augmentative communication aids/assistive technology to meet the educational and environmental needs of the students.
• Maintain an inventory of Speech and Language technology and supplies and keep supplies clean and orderly.
• Communicate with outside professionals or agencies as related to students’ educational needs in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
• Act as a resource to students, parents and staff members who wish to further their understanding of speech and language pathology.

Interested persons should apply on School Spring or contact: Meredith Daly, Coordinator of District Services at cover letter, résumé, references.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Meredith Daly , District Services Coordinator
• 198 Spring Street
• Rockland, Massachusetts 02370
• Phone:
• Fax:
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