Preschool Speech & Language Therapist for CPPI Itinerant Team

Preschool Speech & Language Therapist for CPPI Itinerant Team

About Lynn Public Schools

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

Job Details

This position is part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) grant. The goals of this grant are expansion and access to quality preschool, building locally aligned quality, and equitable access to special education and inclusion. This position is subject to grant funding and is funded by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). This is a nonunion position. The therapist in this position will be a part of an itinerant team servicing children located at our community partner preschool programs. Speech and Language Therapists work extensively with students to improve communication in the areas of articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, and augmentative communication skills. Speech and Language Therapists evaluate and diagnose students, develop treatment goals and objectives and work closely with teachers to improve communication skills so that students can access the curriculum. Speech and Language Therapists must possess knowledge of childhood speech and language development and communication disorders. Speech and Language Therapists are aware of current trends, research and best practices related to speech and language therapy. Summer work is guaranteed yet optional for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Speech and Hearing Disabilities (all levels)
• Hold a valid license (or eligible) from the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health
• Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Clinical Fellows considered)
• Master's degree preferred
• Early childhood and Urban experience preferred
• Spanish speaking helpful
• Clinical Fellows considered

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Speech and Language Therapists evaluate, diagnose, provide written reports, and determine student eligibility for communication services.
• Plan and implement standards-based Individualized Educational Plans, and 504 treatment plans.
• Monitor student progress and complete progress reports in accordance with requirements.
• Present evaluation/assessment results at Team Meetings and develop goals and objectives for treatment plans.
• Provide small group or individual speech and language therapy services for identified students
• Communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with and provide consultation to teachers, to assist student's speech and language needs.
• Complete Medicaid logging monthly.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and needs.
• Model effective speech and language therapy strategies and techniques.
• Attend monthly Speech and Language Therapy Department meetings.
• Use time effectively.
• Communicates high standards and expectations for all students.
• Performing duties as requested by the Special Education Administrator.

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, Life Insurance. Voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Plan (FSA), Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are also available.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.