Extended School Year Speech and Language Pathologist

About This Role

The Extended School Year Speech and Language Pathologist works to improve students' speech and language skills, including articulation, receptive and expressive language, and social pragmatics. This role involves assessing students, developing individualized education programs, and collaborating with school staff and families to support student achievement. The position is for the summer program between July 6, 2026, and August 7, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students referred for speech/language assessments, keep appropriate records, and adjust programs according to evaluation results
• Participate in Team evaluation and review meetings for student caseloads
• Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including goals and objectives for students receiving speech/language therapy services
• Complete progress reports for all students on caseload, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations
• Perform re-evaluations of students focusing on areas of educational needs at intervals determined by the individual education plan and/or state special education regulations
• Plan, organize, and conduct the speech/language therapy program in a school setting to facilitate the development and enhance the learning of students with speech, language, written expression and social pragmatic challenges
• Treat children with a wide range of disabilities using a variety of modalities, activities, equipment, and resources in order to improve or facilitate skill development
• Collaborate with other members of the teaching staff to schedule treatment consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student
• Encourage the development of individual and compensatory speech/language skills needed for productive participation in the school learning process
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state and professional standards in management of communicative disorders

Requirements

• Massachusetts Board of Registration licensure
• Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education certification
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.)

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