Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

May Institute • Randolph, MA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

May Institute is seeking a Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support individualized speech and language services for students with autism and other developmental disabilities at May Center School in Randolph, Massachusetts. The assistant works under the supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists and helps students build meaningful communication skills while collaborating with classroom staff to support progress throughout the school day.

The role includes supporting assessments and student progress reporting, working individually with students on speech and language goals, facilitating classroom social groups, supporting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, and training and guiding direct service staff. The assistant also helps develop formal and informal speech and language programs, collaborates on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and their implementation, and participates in applied research.

The position offers a collaborative caseload with time for student services, staff training, consultation, and professional development. Services may include individual student support, observing staff-led programs, coaching staff, practicing emerging skills, and assisting with program development, IEP goals, and assessments. Communication programs are designed to be implemented by classroom staff in students’ daily routines, with program data supporting progress review and service planning. The assistant works alongside colleagues and has access to training opportunities and speech and language program materials.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts SLPA licensure is required.
• Experience working with children and/or adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support assessments and assist with evaluating and reporting on student progress.
• Work individually with students on speech and language goals.
• Facilitate classroom social groups to support communication and interaction.
• Support the use and management of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
• Train direct service staff and provide ongoing guidance on speech and language programs.
• Assist with developing formal and informal speech and language programs.
• Collaborate on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and support implementation.
• Participate in applied research.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to support student progress throughout the school day.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays and a birthday floating holiday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid training and certification opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and guidance.
• Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage options.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Competitive pay of $24.03–$26.44.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed