Speech Language Pathologist Department Head for LABBB Collaborative

About Us & the Role: LABBB Collaborative provides educational programming and support services for over 300 special needs students from over 65 districts. LABBB serves students ages 3 to 22 years old with a variety of special needs including students on the autism spectrum, students with multi-handicaps, pervasive development disorders, developmental delays, language deficits and social/emotional challenges. The LABBB community has a vision of skill-based instruction that considers the whole student from early childhood to adult living. Our staff is committed to creating a professional working environment through teamwork, communication, and respect. We are very excited for you to join us!

The Speech and Language Pathology Department Head works directly under the supervision of the Program Director and acts as a member of a students multidisciplinary team in providing academic, behavioral, transition and therapeutic support to students throughout the day; implements direct instruction, actively supervises students, and ensures that the physical and emotional needs of children are being met on a daily basis.

Job Requirements: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology with certification from the AmericanSpeech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA); Valid License/Certification to practice as an Speech and Language Pathologist in MassachusettsCertification through MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).Strong background in the use of assistive technology, including augmentative and alternative communication.Willingness and experience working with students with social emotional needs who potentially present with challenging behaviors preferred.Valid drivers license and willingness to drive between locations during the workday.

Responsibilities: Provide direct and consultation services, in accordance with the job description for a LABBB Speech and Language Pathologist to a student caseload to be determined in coordination with the supervising Program Director.Supervise all Speech and Language Pathologists and SLPA staff.Participate in the referral process by reviewing the referral documents of students being considered for placement in LABBBs programs. Participate in other outreach, as needed or requested, to gather additional information about student referrals.Assign caseloads and tasks to Speech and Language department staff and assure fair and equal distribution of responsibilities and hours of service delivery among members of the Speech and Language department staff and fair and equitable scheduling practices with other disciplines and staff members.Meet at least quarterly with supervising Program DirectorConduct at least quarterly meetings for the departmentEstablish and maintain affiliations with graduate programs to coordinate fieldwork experience for graduate students for clinical practicum placementsProvide training for Speech and Language Pathology staff, classroom staff, and students.Order needed equipment, supplies, and curriculum and assessment materials for the Speech and Language Department.Assist the Program Directors with hiring of new staff by reading resumes and conducting interviews.Provide or delegate clinical fellowship mentoring for hired staff who are in their clinical fellowship yearConduct staff evaluations of the Speech and Language staffReview educational plans involving Speech and Language services to ensure appropriate service delivery as needed.Review evaluation reports completed by Speech and Language Pathologists as requested by the Speech Therapist, Coordinator, and/or Program DirectorMonitor assessment tools and ensure appropriate implementationMaintain familiarity with standardized tests and therapy materials and devices and to make recommendations for the acquisition of such items when they are required for servicesParticipate in the development programmatic procedures as requestedSupport students personal care needs which may include activities of daily living (ADLs) such as communication, toileting, feeding, transferring, self-care, and assistance with mobility including lifting, Supervise students across educational settings including at lunch and in the communityMaintain professional boundaries with staff, parents, and studentsMaintain licensure and professional competence by attending staff development programs, and other professional activities as well as understanding and applying principles taught in training and seminars to the educational environment including de-escalation and restraint training (as required by program) etc.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7 hour work day (times vary depending on caseload and school location)

Salary Range: $72,457 to $133,474, commensurate with experience and education. *2025-2026 Salary range is for school year and includes compensation for required 4-week summer program.

Benefits: Full-time employees at LABBB Collaborative enjoy low-cost benefit offerings that includes medical, dental & vision insurance plans, partial employer-paid basic life insurance, optional employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plan and state employees pension plan, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and much more!

Physical Demands: Physically capable of carrying out the daily responsibilities of the classroom including (but not limited to): consistently attending, working and standing for long periods of time, transferring students into and out of various equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds, working with students on the floor, moving quickly when needed in response to student behavior, and participating in physical interventions if necessary to keep the student or others in the environment safe.