School Year 26/27 Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, serving approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites. The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will also maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by a licensed supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts License as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
• Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Programs (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Participate in Team process as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services under the Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Attend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education rules and regulations and the State Board of Examiners Licensing Board for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Present a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all district guidelines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the licensed supervisor and/or the Administrator of Special Education/Designee

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

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