Speech and Language Pathologist (.05)

Greater Lawrence Technical School is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech and language services to high school students with communication disorders. The SLP will provide assessment intervention consultation and collaboration services to support students in achieving academic vocational social and post-secondary success. This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative Special Education team in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school setting.

This 0.5 FTE position offers flexibility in scheduling making it an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking part-time employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Massachusetts Initial or Professional License in Speech Language and Hearing Disorders.
• Adherence to the ASHA Code of Ethics.
• Strong oral and written communication collaboration organizational and time-management skills.
• School-based experience preferably at the secondary level.
• Knowledge of IDEA Section 504 and Massachusetts Special Education Regulations (603 CMR 28.00).
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and consulting with teachers and families.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech language voice fluency pragmatic language and communication disorders using formal and informal assessment measures.
• Prepare written evaluation reports and determine eligibility for speech-language services in accordance with IDEA and Massachusetts Special Education Regulations.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Team to develop implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that address students communication needs.
• Develop measurable annual IEP goals and objectives aligned with student needs.
• Provide direct and consultative speech-language services in individual small-group and classroom settings as specified in students IEPs.
• Monitor student progress collect data and prepare progress reports according to district reporting timelines.
• Participate in initial evaluations reevaluations annual reviews manifestation determination meetings and other special education meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers vocational instructors special education staff related service providers administrators and families to support student success.
• Provide consultation regarding classroom accommodations communication strategies and assistive technology including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) when appropriate.
• Support students in developing communication skills necessary for academic achievement vocational programming cooperative education placements and post-secondary transition.
• Maintain accurate service logs evaluation records progress documentation and other required records while ensuring compliance with district state and federal regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA IDEA and district policies.
• Participate in professional development and maintain required licensure and certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and

talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must

occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example school supplies and books.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read

handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the

individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and staff. Noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

EVALUATION:

The performance of the Speech-Language Pathologist will be evaluated per the GLTS Teacher Contract.