Speech & Language Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Provide direct therapy to students of all ages through implementation of small group and/or inclusion intervention focused on listening, speaking, reading, writing, auditory memory/processing, executive functioning, and social thinking/pragmatics skills to support academic and social competencies Provide consultation to general education and special education staff regarding student needs and best practices Assist Speech and Language Pathologist with evaluations, as needed Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, as directed Assist in the implementation and progress monitoring of IEP goals Meet all district, state and federal requirements for the program to which you are assigned, including IEP and Progress Report deadlines Create a positive educational environment for all students using a multi-tiered system of supports Use professional quality communication skills to convey information to the student's team Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice and research. Including engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learn
Requirements
- Bachelors degree and Licensure from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Experience working with students with disabilities
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching social/pragmatics preferred
- Demonstrate collaborative teaching ability
- Bilingual Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct therapy to students of all ages through implementation of small group and/or inclusion intervention focused on listening, speaking, reading, writing, auditory memory/processing, executive functioning, and social thinking/pragmatics skills to support academic and social competencies
- Provide consultation to general education and special education staff regarding student needs and best practices
- Assist Speech and Language Pathologist with evaluations, as needed
- Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, as directed
- Assist in the implementation and progress monitoring of IEP goals
- Meet all district, state and federal requirements for the program to which you are assigned, including IEP and Progress Report deadlines
- Create a positive educational environment for all students using a multi-tiered system of supports
- Use professional quality communication skills to convey information to the student's team
- Remain current with accepted and appropriate instructional theory, practice and research. Including engaging in regular and strategic professional development to stay current in best practices for diverse learn
Benefits
- Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
