Speech & Language Pathologist
Speech & Language Pathologist
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Job Description
The Amherst Public School District is seeking a full time speech language pathologist to work with Crocker Farm Elementary School students primarily in preschool.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provide direct services to address a wide range of needs i.e. receptive and expressive language fluency voice articulation aural rehabilitation oral motor intervention auditory processing social communication etc. to individual and small groups of students.
Provide case management therapy and treatment planning and implementation and consultation.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and reports participate in IEP Team meetings write IEPs write progress reports and complete any applicable Medicaid billing documentation.
Provide direct speech and language services in the general education setting service providers office and/or in collaboration with other service providers.
Provide speech and language services through a collaborativetransdisciplinary model of intervention and across curriculum.
Functions as a member of the diagnostic team by providing comprehensive differential diagnosis assessment and educational planning and services for students with speech language and communication disorders.
Highly qualified candidates will possess the following:
- Experience with assistive technologies and augmentative communication
- Experience with mild/moderate to severe special needs and atypical learning profiles in grade PK through 6th
- Experience with a diverse population of students within a multicultural school / community
- Strong ability to work as a member of a professional learning community and multidisciplinary team
- Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast paced environment focused on student learning and measurable outcomes
- Experience with and commitment to inclusion that benefits students academically and social/emotionally
- Experience with administering and interpreting formal and informal assessments as well as strong interpretation and report writing skills
- Highly effective executive function skills including being well organized strong time management skills and able to work independently to meet timelines
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills that promote and encourage collaboration with colleagues parents and administrators
- Strong ability to supervise and work collaboratively with paraprofessional staff including completing evaluations if needed
- Maintain currency in the field and emphasize the role and use of data in treatment and program planning
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Skills/Experience/Education):
- Speech & Language Pathologist licenses by the applicable oversight boards (Board of Health).
- Current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification/license as a Speech Language Pathologist All levels.
Bilingual speech pathologists (English/Spanish) highly preferable but not required.
Experience in a public school setting is highly preferable but not required.
Join Our Team at Amherst Regional Public Schools!
AtAmherst Regional Public Schools we are committed to building astrong dynamic and inclusiveteam. As part of this commitment we have partnered withMindWireand adoptedThe Predictive Index (PI) Behavioral & Cognitive Assessmentsto help us understand candidates natural strengths work styles and potential.
Why Work With Us
We usesciencebacked insightsto support:
Better hiring decisions
Stronger team collaboration
Enhanced training and professional growth
Improved workplace communication
Leadership development based on employees strengths and motivations
What to Expect in the Hiring Process
As part of our selection process youll be asked to complete:
Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment A short (710 minute) survey that reveals your natural strengths and work style.
Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment(if applicable) A 12minute timed assessment measuring your ability to learn and is not an IQ test and there are no good or bad scores.
Our Commitment to You
These assessments are just one part of our hiring and development processthey are never the sole deciding hired you will have access to your results if requested the opportunity to ask questions and support in understanding how they relate to your career growth. If you are not hired your assessment results remain confidential and are typically not shared beyond the hiring process. Employers use The Predictive Index assessments only to evaluate candidates for a specific role and do not retain or share results for future use without consent.
At Amherst Regional Public Schools we believe inhiring the best people and helping them succeed. Weve found these insights to be remarkably accurate positive and valuable in identifying natural strengths. Were excited to provide you with this unique perspective to support your success and career development. If youre passionate about education and professional growth we encourage you to apply!
Apply today and become part of a team that values you!
Employment Type
Full-Time
