Speech Language Pathologist

The speech language pathologist will conduct evaluations and provide direct services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex communication needs in a public day school setting.

Responsibilities Include:

Conducts thorough assessments of speech and language skills utilizing standardized evaluations and informal assessments to establish eligibility for services and inform goals and service delivery Utilizes data to develop attainable, strengths-based SMART goals for improving functional communication skills Provides direct services utilizing research-based treatment methods to improve students' functional communication skills as outlined in the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) Records data and reports progress at least as often as report cards are provided Attends and participates in IEP meetings Collaborates with other related service providers to conduct co-treatment sessions when deemed appropriate Consults with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to implement communication strategies throughout the school day Develops augmentative/alternative communication strategies as necessary Trains classroom staff and families on augmentative/alternative communication strategies Participates in professional development that is specific to the field and meets requirements to maintain licensure

Preferred Skills:

Experience with low-, mid-, and high-tech augmentative/alternative communication strategies Experience with behavior management/de-escalation strategies

Minimum Requirements:

Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program Valid Speech Language Pathology License through the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Division of Professional Licensure, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Valid Speech and Hearing Disabilities (All Levels) License through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred Strong Clinical Fellow (CF) candidates considered

Reports to:

Building principal and special education team administrator Director of Special Education & Special Education Coordinator Quincy Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team. Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, or handicap, in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.