Speech and Language Pathologist

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc•Framingham, MA

4d•$58,058 - $108,402•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist assesses the communication and language abilities (signed, written and/or spoken) of students (using formal and informal assessment tools), in terms of present functioning and future potential, and determining the most effective modalities for development of proficient language and communication abilities and/or remediation. The Speech and Language Pathologist provides speech-language services in coordination with the students IEP to support their communication and language skills.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech & Language Pathology
Current ASHA certification as a CCC-SLP or candidate has met all requirements to participate in CFY mentoring
Massachusetts Speech-Language License or eligible to be licenced
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language preferred, with willingness to learn required
ASL Classes may be required based on ASL fluency
Prior experience working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing population preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience with children and families preferred

Responsibilities

Assess communication skills, conduct thorough tri-annual assessments and determine appropriate speech-language goals for each student.
Prepares an individual communication/speech-language program for each student, involving written goals and strategies to be implemented and documents progress. In addition, participates as a member of each student's educational TEAM, attending IEP and planning meetings requested.
Provides direct service to students in the areas of language development (signed, written and/or spoken), spoken English and listening skills, communication strategies, social-pragmatics, and/or AAC in either a one-to-one therapy setting or small group approach.
Communicates regularly with parents, teachers, therapists (both in school and with those serving the student outside of school) regarding student progress to provide well-integrated services across disciplines, as needed.
Monitor appropriate settings and plan and troubleshoot hearing aids and cochlear implants as needed. Communicate regularly with CI Center that follows each student who utilizes a cochlear implant.
Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.