Speech and Language Pathologist

The Learning Center for the Deaf Inc•Framingham, MA

11d•$29,000 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist assesses students’ signed, written, and/or spoken communication and language abilities using formal and informal tools, evaluates present functioning and future potential, and determines effective modalities for language and communication development or remediation. The role provides speech-language services coordinated with each student’s IEP to support communication and language skills. The position serves a pediatric deaf and hard-of-hearing population, ages 3–22, including students with learning disabilities, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, and emotional or behavioral concerns. Services are intended to support learning, functional participation in the educational environment, and independent functioning. Treatment may be provided individually or in small groups, and may include co-treatment with other professionals. The position is part-time, 11-month, in-person, and classified as exempt/salary. The listed salary pay range is $29,000–$54,000. American Sign Language is preferred. Benefits options may include an employer-matching 403(b). The role reports to the Support Services Coordinator.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech & Language Pathology.
Current ASHA certification as a CCC-SLP, or completion of all requirements to participate in CFY mentoring.
Massachusetts Speech-Language License or eligibility to be licensed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn American Sign Language; ASL classes may be required depending on fluency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with children and families.
A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language.
Prior experience working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing population.

Responsibilities

Assess communication skills, conduct thorough tri-annual assessments, and determine appropriate speech-language goals for each student.
Prepare an individual communication/speech-language program for each student, including written goals and strategies, and document progress.
Participate as a member of each student’s educational team and attend requested IEP and planning meetings.
Provide direct services in language development (signed, written, and/or spoken), spoken English and listening skills, communication strategies, social-pragmatics, and/or AAC, in one-to-one or small-group settings.
Communicate as needed with parents, teachers, and therapists inside and outside the school to coordinate services and discuss student progress.
Monitor appropriate settings and plan and troubleshoot hearing aids and cochlear implants as needed.
Communicate regularly with the CI Center serving each student who uses a cochlear implant.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.