Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Long Term Substitute

Woburn Public Schools

District Wide

Speech – Language Pathologist Assistant Long Term Substitute

DEFINITION:

The Speech – Language Pathologist Assistant is an employee member of the school staff designated by the Superintendent of Schools. The speech and language pathologist assistant is primarily responsible for providing research-based intervention for students with identified speech and language deficits and supporting the success of these students in the larger classroom setting. Woburn Public Schools is looking for a Speech - Language Pathologist Assistant to primarily provide services and support to students districtwide, under the direct supervision of a Speech- Language Pathologist.

PREREQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum: Associate’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or related field
2. Minimum: Current Speech/Language Pathology Assistant Licensure
3. Experience working with students who have complex communication needs / Autism Spectrum Disorder, and behavior plans

SALARY:

As stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Woburn Teachers Association and the Woburn School Committee

WORKING TIME:

As stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Woburn Teachers Association and the Woburn School Committee

DUTIES:

The Speech – Language Pathologist Assistant shall:

1. Use a variety of service delivery models, including working with students in the substantially separate program/classroom setting
2. Communicate effectively with students and colleagues
3. Implement curricula and activities to meet IEP goals and objectives
4. Under the supervision of an SLP, use assessment data to refine intervention and inform therapy practices
5. Under the supervision of an SLP, be accountable for students’ mastery of IEP standards
6. Under the supervision of an SLP, provide small group and/or individual speech and language therapy for identified students
7. Treat and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and other related disorders
8. Under the supervision of an SLP, implement and use select augmentative or alternative communication methods with appropriate students.
9. Provide direct services to students with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and other related disorders
10. Collect data to monitor student performance
11. Engage in ongoing SLP supervision as required by SLPA licensure
12. Engage in one’s learning; seek out and act on feedback regularly
13. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or school and district administrators

At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.