Speech and Language Pathologist for the Brockton Public Schools.
Qualifications: A Massachusetts Licensure for Speech Language and Hearing Disorders Extensive knowledge in working with students with a variety of language and communication disabilities Possess specialized skills, experience, and training in programs and interventions that address all areas of communication development. Experience in data collection, developing specific goals, best instructional practices, evaluation of communication skills, and IEP process.
Duties and Responsibilities: Work under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator of Related Services responsible for supervision of therapy services. Evaluate students through the IEP process for speech and language services using appropriate standardized and informal assessments. Complete written evaluation reports according to the standards and timelines of the Brockton Public Schools special education protocols. Attend special education team meetings and report evaluations, student progress, and supporting data. Provide direct services in communication development for identified students as required by the IEP. Develop and implement progress monitoring procedures and collect appropriate data on individual students. Support individual students according to IEP goals and objectives and consult to IEP Teams as requested. Assist general educators in the areas of referrals, screenings, recommendations, modeling, coaching, and resources. Provide professional development trainings to maximize inclusion opportunities for students that promote access to the core curriculum. Collaborate with the school based educational team to ensure safe and functional activities to assist in the development of individual student communication skills throughout the school day. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director / Assistant Directors of Special Education.