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Position Summary: The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive speech, language, communication, and related services to students ages PreK through 22. The SLP evaluates, diagnoses, and treats communication disorders that impact educational performance and access to the curriculum, including speech, language, fluency, voice, social communication, and augmentative/alternative communication needs. The SLP collaborates with educators, related service providers, families, administrators, and community agencies to support student success across educational environments. Services may include direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, screenings, progress monitoring, assistive technology support, transition planning, and participation in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and student support teams.This position is district-wide and may be assigned across schools and programs based on student and operational needs.Qualifications: Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field preferredMassachusetts DESE licensure as Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders Teacher requiredASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferredEligibility for Massachusetts licensure and certification requiredExperience working with students with diverse communication, developmental, behavioral, and learning needs preferredKnowledge of special education laws, regulations, and procedures, including IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulationsKnowledge of AAC systems, assistive technology, and communication software requiredExperience administering formal and informal speech and language assessmentsStrong collaboration, communication, organizational, and data collection skillsExperience supervising Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), Clinical Fellowship candidates (CFs), and graduate interns preferredOrganizational Relationships: Reports directly to the building principal(s); evaluated by the principal(s) or designee.

General Responsibilities: Provide speech and language services to students in accordance with federal and state special education regulations.Assess, identify, and provide intervention for students with communication disorders affecting educational performance.Develop measurable, objective, and educationally relevant IEP goals and objectives.Plan and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions aligned with student needs.Collaborate with educators, families, administrators, related service providers, and outside agencies to support student success.Maintain accurate and timely records, reports, service logs, progress data, and documentation.Participate in Team meetings, evaluations, re-evaluations, eligibility determinations, annual reviews and other meetings to discuss student performance.Support inclusionary practices and access to the general education curriculum.Participate in district initiatives, MTSS processes, and student support teams as appropriate.Support students in transition and vocational programming for students ages 1822 as appropriate.Participate in preschool screenings, Child Find activities, and early intervention transition planning as assigned.Remain current with best practices, legal requirements, and professional standards in speech-language pathology.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Administer formal and informal assessments to evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, pragmatic language, and communication skills.Analyze and interpret evaluation data and prepare comprehensive written reports.Determine educational impact and provide recommendations for services, accommodations, supports, and programming.Conduct classroom observations and gather information from staff, families, and related providers.Provide direct therapy services individually and in groups.Provide indirect and consultative services to support student communication within classroom and school environments.Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data and student performance.Support the development of communication skills across academic, vocational, social, and community settings.Address a range of communication disorders including but not limited to: Articulation disorders, Phonological disorders, Childhood apraxia of speech, Fluency disorders, Voice disorders, Receptive language disorders, Expressive language disorders, Pragmatic/social communication disorders.Complete progress reports and communicate student progress to families and Team members.Provide strategies and recommendations to support communication access across settings.Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of instructional technologies, assistive devices, AAC systems, and communication software.Assess student need for AAC supports and assistive technology tools.Train staff, families, and students in the implementation and use of AAC systems and communication supports.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams regarding selection and implementation of assistive technology.Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs), Clinical Fellowship candidates (CFs), and graduate interns in accordance with state regulations and professional standards.Participate in the districts School-Based Medicaid reimbursement program, including completion of Random Moment Time Studies (RMTS), documentation and submission of direct service claims for eligible MassHealth students, and collaboration with New England Medical Billing (NEMB) and district staff to support Medicaid claiming compliance. Responsibilities may include documentation related to counseling, behavioral health, social-emotional services, and other medically necessary services.