Speech & Language Pathologist (Temporary Position)

RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Speech & Language Pathologist to join our team. Who you are You are an established special education leader with demonstrated experience as a special educator leader and collaborative team player. You are well-versed in educational psychology social learning theory and character development. You are committed and passionate about leading an education program that supports the unique needs of students with substantial emotional mental health and learning challenges. As a leader you have demonstrated an ability to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team cultivating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture to ensure high-quality and impactful services and support to students and their families. ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the provision of Speech and Language assessments and direct services of assigned students. Complete screening of new students and evaluations as indicated by a students IEP. Provide supervision and consultation to classroom teachers in order to coordinate individual and group language speech and language screening on all new full speech and language evaluations as indicated by a students IEP or upon specific referral following an initial individual speech and language therapy services to students on caseload assigned by the IEP the permanent record of students receiving services to include a review of admission material long-treatment goals current IEP current evaluations and treatment plan. Shall incorporate such information into the formulation of treatment services provided to the consultation to classroom teachers to coordinate individual and group language programs within the student performance records including but not limited to student portfolios student tests report card grades and behavior incident in and understands the agencys treatment program and behavior management system and ensures that the standards of these programs are accurately carried out in the classroom. Can effectively manage students verbally and physically in times of with other staff programs families and outside agencies professionally and positively. Demonstrates leadership and maturity to promote a positive image to subordinates students parents and the a regular basis- and at least annually- shall review testing and speech-language curriculum t to replace any outdated or used instructional materials. Shall maintain all required certifications approvals and licensures as required by the Department of attend a minimum of 24 hours a year of training consisting of full-time professional staff training assigned will provide supervision to graduate students from local colleges performing a speech/language practicum according to licensure the physical and emotional stamina required to effectively manage the in performance quality improvement efforts that include but are not limited to timely and accurate completion of identified workflows and documentation measures outlined in the agency PQI plan and divisional goal reasonable related duties as assigned by the Education :Full-time Monday-Friday year-round calendar with half days in July and August RequirementsMinimum of two years of experienceAbility to work independently take initiative and multi-taskGood judgment and problem-solving skillsRequires strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and confidentially with students parents and the Masters Degree with Massachusetts Board of Speech & Language Pathology License and Certificate of Clinical Competence school experience Youll Work With The Speech Language Pathologist is a member of the RFK Community Alliance and will work closely with students and peers. The Speech Language Pathologist will report to the IEP Coordinator. Who We AreRFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to care. We work with the people we serve their families schools and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strengths determination and resilience. How We Promote Equity Cultivate Leaders and Grow TogetherAt RFK Community Alliance were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesnt happen by accident its by design. Together were the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why were committed to honoring celebrating and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value respect and support all types of diversity across all identities including ethnicity race gender LGBTQIA age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.