Speech Language Pathologist

Walker Beacon High School located in Watertown MA seeks an SLP to provide direct therapy services to students with language development impairments and social communication deficits; consultation to teachers parents and other professionals; and diagnostic services. Qualified candidates must be committed to student-centered family-focused culturally competent care and strength based treatment; possess a M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology; C.C.C. (ASHA certification); and DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; Experience working with children with mental health emotional and learning disabilities.

Benefits: Health Dental Vision FSA 401K with Employer Contribution Life and Disability Discount Programs Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs generous PTO paid Holidays free CPR/First Aid training free parking and a beautiful scenic campus! Ability to learn and grow professionally in the organization!

Essential functions include:

focused speech and language interventions to language-disabled students in one-to-one or small group settings.
language groups for self-contained classrooms as needed.
with teachers on language needs of language-disabled students and on ways of leading language groups.
with parents directly and through clinicians on language difficulties of individual students.
in-service education to teachers clinicians and child care workers on language difficulties diagnostics and remediation.
annual pre-testing and post-testing in language development for students with language needs identified on their IEP.
intake/admission materials to determine the speech and language needs of incoming students.
formal and informal language diagnostic assessment as requested and approved by LEAs and parent(s).
client performance; write timely progress notes for Quarterly Progress reports.
monitor and maintain speech/language materials and testing supplies.
full assessment reports/language profile based on diagnostic results.
TEAM meetings IEP meetings and Clinical Case Conferences as needed.
speech/language assistants/interns as directed by Principal; support assistant/intern in determining schedule preparing materials/activities/lessons monitoring progress of students).
additional coverage to the school program as needed.
fully in in-service training programs and staff meetings.

Walker Beacons model of therapeutic interventions including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in students treatment plans IEPs and individual support plans.

17. Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications: M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology; C.C.C. (ASHA certification); and DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; Experience working with children with mental health emotional and learning disabilities

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individuals race color religion national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation genetic information disability veteran status pregnancy national guard or reserve unit obligations participation in discrimination complaint-related activities or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.