Speech Pathologist - Early Childhood

The Franklin Public Schools, a prek-12 district, is seeking a 1.0 Speech Pathologist to work at the Early Childhood Developmental Center (ECDC). The speech pathologist works as a member of the special education team providing direct and consultative services for children with communication and other disabilities. The Speech Pathologist collaborates with teachers, special educators, other school personnel, and parents to develop and implement individual or group programs, and support classroom activities. Services are provided within the general education classroom, on a pull out basis and/or within the context of a specialized program.The student population is varied with disabilities including Autism, Developmental Delay, social-emotional, etc. Successful candidate must have extensive knowledge and experience with AAC and assistive technologies. Successful candidate must have demonstrated success with and be knowledgeable about a variety of interventions for a range of disabilities. Experience and training in social skill and pragmatic language development a must. Must be willing to co-treat and co-teach.In addition to direct student services, the Speech Pathologist is responsible for the testing and evaluation of students initially referred or for three-year reevaluations for caseload students. Candidate must have training and experience with the administration and interpretation of a wide range of assessments and evaluation tools.Qualifications: Licensed by Massachusetts Department of Education as a Teacher of Speech, Language and Hearing DisordersKnowledge of technologies to enhance communicationSuccessful public school experience as a Speech PathologistKnowledge of research-based practices and interventions to address communicationExcellent oral and written communication skills required