Speech Language Pathology Assistant (District Wide)

TITLE: Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Location: Central Office

Type of Position: Full time (1.0) position with non-union salary commensurate with experience and education

APPROX. START DATE: 11/16/2026

Reports to: Director of Student Services and Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must have the following:

• Licensed in MA as a Speech Therapy Assistant

• Understanding of early childhood development

• Experience and competency with providing treatment to early childhood and preschool population

• Experience with delivering RTI interventions to K-2 population using research-based programming

• Experience with the use of multi model language strategies (visuals, pecs, assistive tech)

• Ability to differentiate treatment strategies in a group setting

• Ability to relate well with and communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues and administrators

• Able to implement developmentally appropriate data driven, culturally responsive instruction and individualized goals and accommodations.

• Develops and maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating treatment environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student interests.

• Ability to work with moderate to severe disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, genetic disorders, feeding concerns, sensory/behavioral challenges, developmental delays, neurological disorders, cognitive delays, sensory processing disorders, and self- regulation disorders.

• Knowledge of appropriate assistive technologies in the teaching and learning process

• Knowledge of Social Thinking Program to address social emotional population needs

• Professional Development in Sensory Integration, Speech Development, Play and Social Engagement

• Familiar with Response to Intervention Tier 1 and II supports

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The SLPA provides direct therapy services and assists in the development of IEP goals and objectives in collaboration with the supervising SLP
• Based on collaboration with the Speech Language Pathologist, makes recommendations for, assists staff on use of, justifies for medical necessity in a school-based setting, and effectively utilizes any adaptive equipment for individual students
• Develops and maintains a culturally diverse, purposeful, respectful, and stimulating treatment environment that is organized and positive in nature and geared towards student interests.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students
• Collaborate with other members of the student’s team and implement instructional goals and objectives according to the student’s individual occupational therapy goal
• Maintain a professional relationship and climate with all colleagues and administrators conducive to learning and sharing.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention
• Maintains written documentation of all evaluations, speech treatment plans, progress notes, medicaid documentation, and communication with families and outside providers in accordance with agency guidelines and established timeframes in a professional manner
• Participates actively, cooperatively, and constructively as a member of multidisciplinary teamwide support and accommodations to regular education staff to maximize highest level of function to students in inclusion experiences strategies
• Close collaboration with the Speech Language Therapist and working with groups to implement social thinking program
• Work under direction of the Building Principal and Speech Language Therapist
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies