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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Massachusetts licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Candidates eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) will be considered.
• Experience with ABA-based treatment for individuals with autism strongly preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively while also working independently.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and mission driven.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Ability to meet and maintain CALM V&P certification after training.
• Move quickly to ensure student safety and intervene when necessary.
• Pursue a bolting student.
• Successfully complete CALM training, including: Lifting up to half of body weight, Pivoting, squatting, kneeling, and prolonged kneeling, Standing from kneeling while supporting student weight, Shuffling forward and backward, Assisting a student to the floor (school setting only), Stabilizing a student in standing, seated, prone, or supine positions (school setting only).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AAC devices and AAC programming strongly preferred.
• Comfort working within a highly collaborative, ABA-informed school environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly and support a student population where approximately 70% of students utilize AAC systems.
• Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language assessments, including initial evaluations, three-year evaluations, AAC evaluations, and related reports.
• Develop and implement individualized speech and language goals, objectives, and service delivery models.
• Provide direct therapy and consultative services using best practices in speech-language pathology and ABA.
• Analyze data and student progress to make timely, appropriate programmatic adjustments.
• Review quarterly progress reports and amend IEPs as needed.
• Program, implement, and support Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
• Train staff and team members on AAC use, speech goals, and generalization strategies.
• Support Functional Communication Training (FCT) and speech goal generalization across environments.
• Collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, administrators, families, school districts, and external consultants.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents regarding speech and language programming.
• Coordinate schedules to support Student Days, IEP meetings, TEAM meetings, and service delivery.
• Communicate concerns related to progress, safety, or family needs to appropriate leadership.
• Serve as an ambassador for Crossroads Continuum and model professionalism and ethical practice.
• Act as a team leader and positive role model for staff and students.
• Supervise and support Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs).
• Assist the Speech & Language Services Coordinator with supervision and staff development.
• Support hiring efforts, including interviewing and student intake observations, as requested.
• Lead Monthly Speech Consistency Meetings to ensure programming fidelity and progress.
• Ensure supervision and safety of assigned students.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting and showering, as needed.
• Participate in field trips, community outings, swimming activities, and extracurricular events.
• Transport students and staff to community locations when required.
• Maintain CALM certification and utilize CALM techniques to ensure safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including session notes, attendance, and Medicaid billing.

Benefits

• We believe supporting our students starts with supporting our staff. At Crossroads Continuum, you’ll find a mission-driven culture that values collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.