Speech and Language Pathologist

TITLE: Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal / Director of Special Education

DESE Educator's Licensure in Subject Area is Required

SEI Endorsement is required for ALL classroom and subject area teachers PK-12 and special education.

JOB GOAL: To provide high-quality services, assessments, and consultation across the district in collaboration with building-based and district staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements all aspects of Child Find: referring, screening, evaluating, diagnosing and recommending intervention strategies for referred students.
• Completes all assessments, including written reports within timelines mandated by IDEA.
• Completes all progress reports within timelines mandated by IDEA
• Maintains written records of service delivery for all students
• Consult with administration, staff, and families regarding interventions and strategies for identified students.
• Participates and reports evaluation results to IEP/504 eligibility meetings.
• Observe students in their learning environments, as requested
• Provides direct clinical services to students in a variety of settings, as required
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with evaluation instruments and tools.
• Medicaid session reporting
• Supervise SLPA's who service schools on their caseload.
• Consult with other medical/clinical professionals, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Valid License to Practice as a Registered Speech and Language Pathologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Previous experience working in a school setting (min. 1-3 years)
• Experience working with all disability areas
• Experience in developing sensory diets and evaluating sensory needs.
• Bi-Lingual

EVALUATION/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• An Administrator of Special Education will evaluate performance.