Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLP/A) - Anticipated 2025 School Year

POSITION: Full time

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Student Services Director

OVERVIEW:

Central Berkshire Regional School District is looking for a full time Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLP/A) to work throughout the district. The SLP/A works under the supervision of a speech and language pathologist to deliver services to students as outlined within their individualized educational plan. The qualifications and responsibilities are as follows:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful complete of a school speech language pathology assistant program or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
• Experience in school based practice preferred

RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Provide speech language services to students Pre-K through grade 12 who have speech and language related disabilities
• Work under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Provide speech and language development services as per the IEP
• Consult and/or co-teach with classroom teachers and recommend communication systems/approaches, which will maximize student growth.
• Attend IEP meetings as required
• Provide narrative progress reports on all pupils on caseload
• Prepares materials and activities for therapy sessions
• Function as part of a team to help our student develop skills for success in everyday life around effective communication.
• Keeps data for program planning and decision making for students.
• Safeguards confidentiality of student records.
• Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws.
• Complies with established lines of authority within the parameters of professional standards.
• Perform other duties relating to program as required.
• Assist classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in implementing accommodations and/or modifications for students requiring such supports.

SALARY: In accordance with contract

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible

Central Berkshire Regional School District, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran status, or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. [M.G.L. c.76, s5]