Speech Language Pathology Assistant Job at St. Ann's Home & School, Methuen, MA

  • St. Ann's Home & School
  • Methuen, MA

Job Description

Speech/Language Pathology Assistant

This position is a part time temporary position (15-20 hours a week through February 2027).

St. Ann's Home & School, in Methuen, MA, is a leader in special education and residential programming, offering private day programs, child and adolescent residential services, along with a broad range of outpatient services.

Qualifications

Must complete an approved course of academic study, as well as a supervised clinical experience, successfully pass the ASHA Assistants Certification Exam, and meet credentialing requirements.

Job Description

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) supports the delivery of speech and language services to students under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, supporting communication development to help students achieve educational and functional goals. The SLPA reports to the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Head of School and will work primarily with the SLP for service-related needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement speech and language therapy activities and treatment plans as directed by a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Provide individual and small-group intervention services to students with speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication disorders.

• Maintain accurate records of student performance and collect data regarding progress toward IEP goals.

• Assist in preparing therapy materials, activities, and instructional resources.

• Support students in developing communication skills across educational settings.

• Report student progress and concerns to the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist. • Assist with speech and language screenings as directed.

• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to support student success.

• Implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and strategies under SLP supervision.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Attend meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of SLPA certification and supervision guidelines.

• Participate in required, and when related, in-services/trainings throughout the school year.

Physical Requirements

Should be able to sit for long periods of time, write extensively, talk for long periods of time, and be able to communicate with other agency personnel, LEA representatives, families and children. Should be able to react quickly, lift and carry up to 20 pounds, climb stairs and physically restrain children.

The mission of St. Ann's Home & School is to provide a continuum of assessment, treatment, educational, and community-based services for children, adolescents, and young adults who present with a variety of mental health, emotional, and educational challenges. We seek to provide state-of-the-art programming and services in collaboration with these clients, their families, and other community and state agencies to help them manage their disabilities through our residential, day school, and community outreach programs with the goal of supporting the child in the least restrictive setting.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Local area

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