Speech And Language Therapist

ITALIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

2d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pallotta School is an out-of-district placement for kids ages 5-13 requiring a therapeutic day school placement, residential-education placement, or extended evaluation. Students at the Pallotta School have emotional and behavioral regulation challenges, may have experienced trauma, and benefit from individualized and differentiated models of academic instruction. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) works directly with students and families with SLP services outlined on the students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP), as well as assesses the needs for school-wide supports and consults with the educational teams to increase student access to classroom-based tools. The SLP will conduct Speech & Language evaluations as requested. The SLP will offer input regarding the speech and language needs of clients in other Programs of Italian Home when assigned. The SLP will work closely with the educational and treatment team, including family and caregivers or outside providers, to ensure the student/client needs are addressed and will ensure all students/clients receive the highest quality of care. The SLP is focused on helping students achieve success and reach their fullest potential and independence. Because of the overlapping nature of the learning disabilities and behavior disorders of the students, responsibilities are broad and include generic responsibilities shared by all professional staff.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) required
Massachusetts DESE Certification in “Speech Language and Hearing Disorders”
Licensed by MA Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, strongly preferred
Ensure treatment is in line with agency standards, training, and philosophy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential in conjunction with computerized literacy
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Must be receptive and responsive to supervision and professional development
Maintains calm and responds to emergencies quickly and safely
Skilled at working in a stressful and fast paced environment
Physical ability to provide therapeutic physical restraint
Visual and hearing acuity to perform job related functions

Responsibilities

Conduct SLP evaluations for extended evaluation placements, 3-year re-evaluations, and otherwise as needed
Provide direct and consultative speech and language services to a small caseload of K-8 students. Interventions with clients include both receptive and expressive language, articulation, fluency, voice and pragmatic skills.
Develop IEP goals in collaboration with educational team
Participate in IEP and quarterly meetings and prepare all necessary documentation
Run classroom-based or small pull-out groups for service delivery or school-wide interventions as needed or requested
Work as part of multidisciplinary team and attend regular team meetings to discuss progress
Structure interviews with the child, family, and collaterals and provide leadership and modeling for strong teamwork
Communicate regularly with collaterals to obtain updated clinical information and provide updates about progress in treatment
Option to supervise SLP student interns if desired
Provide behavioral crisis support as needed
Prepare and facilitate staff trainings
Attend weekly individual supervision, weekly team meeting, and mandatory on-boarding and annual trainings
Participate fully in supervision and respond to directives provided by supervisor; Be receptive to feedback
Follow all program policies and procedures
Provide lunch or recess coverage for classrooms as needed or as requested