Speech Language Pathologist

Job DetailsJob Location: Watertown - Watertown, MA 02472Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Master DegreeSalary Range: $72,400.00 - $82,500.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Monday-FridayWalker Beacon High School, located in Watertown, MA seeks an SLP to provide direct therapy services to students with language development impairments and social communication deficits; consultation to teachers, parents and other professionals; and diagnostic services. Qualified candidates must be committed to student-centered, family-focused culturally competent care and strength based treatment; possess a M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology; C.C.C. (ASHA certification); and DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; Experience working with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K with Employer Contribution, Life and Disability, Discount Programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs, generous PTO, paid Holidays, free CPR/First Aid training, free parking, and a beautiful scenic campus! Ability to learn and grow professionally in the organization! Essential functions include: 1. Provide focused speech and language interventions to language-disabled students in one-to-one or small group settings. 2. Conduct language groups for self-contained classrooms as needed. 3. Consult with teachers on language needs of language-disabled students and on ways of leading language groups. 4. Consult with parents directly and through clinicians on language difficulties of individual students. 5. Provide in-service education to teachers, clinicians and child care workers on language difficulties, diagnostics, and remediation. 6. Conduct annual pre-testing and post-testing in language development for students with language needs identified on their IEP. 7. Screen intake/admission materials to determine the speech and language needs of incoming students. 8. Provide formal and informal language diagnostic assessment as requested and approved by LEAs and parent(s).  9. Document client performance; write timely progress notes for Quarterly Progress reports. 10. Organize, monitor and maintain speech/language materials and testing supplies. 11. Write full assessment reports/language profile based on diagnostic results. 12. Attend TEAM meetings, IEP meetings, and Clinical Case Conferences as needed. 13. Supervise speech/language assistants/interns as directed by Principal; support assistant/intern in determining schedule, preparing materials/activities/lessons, monitoring progress of students). 14. Provide additional coverage to the school program as needed. 15. Participate fully in in-service training programs and staff meetings. 16. Apply Walker Beacon’s model of therapeutic interventions, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), and implement treatment protocol and appropriate therapeutic strategies established in student’s treatment plans, IEPs, and individual support plans. 17. Additional duties as assigned Qualifications: M.A. in Speech/Language Pathology; C.C.C. (ASHA certification); and DESE licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist; Experience working with children with mental health, emotional, and learning disabilities  Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law. Qualifications