Anticipated SY25-26 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - District Wide
Anticipated SY25-26 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - District Wide
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Background on Southbridge Public Schools:
Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced longterm partnership with the University of Connecticutto develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School curriculum enhancements improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.
More information about the districts turnaround efforts can be foundhere.
POSITION: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
REPORTS TO:Building Principal/Pupil Personnel Services Director
POSITION: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
REPORTS TO:Building Principal/Director of Student Services
ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
Utilizing leadership advocacy and collaboration schoolbased speechlanguage pathology assistants provide prevention and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language speech voice and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals. Below are the major functions of the speechlanguage pathology assistant who will aid the Speech and Language Pathologist employed in educational environments. .
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To Assist the Speech and Language Pathologist in the following educational services and domains:
Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency.
Coordinates speechlanguage services with student services provided by other school personnel.
Collaborates with school personnel such as teachers and psychologists to best meet the needs of all students.
Maintains records of the speechlanguage program and prepares periodic reports as required.
Keeps data for program planning and decision making for students.
Completes IEP progress reports under the supervision of the Speech Pathologist
Safeguards confidentiality of student records.
Adheres to established rules regulations laws and appropriate ethical standards.
Provides services which hold the wellbeing of each student paramount.
Guards against conflicts of professional interest.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal state and local rules regulations and laws.
Complies with established lines of authority within the parameters of professional standards.
language development.
Completes procedural documentation appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of statewide testing procedures.
Abides by professional code of ethics.
Manages time efficiently.
Engages in continuing education and professional growth activities related to speechlanguagehearing and education.
Participates in professional meetings symposia and workshops directly related to the speechlanguagehearing profession.
Required Licensure: Requires valid and current MA license as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
