K-8 Speech Language Pathologist, One Year Position - Brookline School District

Job description:

The speech and language pathologist will work with students in grades K through 8 who have challenges in language, literacy, memory and processing, executive functioning, and/or social pragmatic communication difficulties. We are seeking candidates who have expertise in autism spectrum disorders, who have expertise in Social Thinking Curriculum, and who are able to link therapy to classroom objectives and to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Providing speech and language therapy to students with this service on their IEPs
• Consulting to general education and special education staff regarding student needs and best practices
• Providing service and consultation to hearing-impaired students
• Completing and presenting speech and language assessments
• Attending IEP meetings Monitoring student progress through the collection of data Completing IEPs and progress reports
• Designing and implementing small group and/or inclusion intervention and instruction focused on listening, speaking, reading, writing, auditory memory/processing, executive functioning, and social thinking/pragmatic skills to support academic and social competencies.
• Working with students with augmentative communication devices

Required Qulaifications

• Must have a current Massachusetts license (CCC-SLP)
• Must have experience working in schools and/or with children ages 5-13
• Must be willing and able to provide remote teleservice to students indiviudally or in groups  

TERMS: BEU, UNIT A, 

***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click HERE.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community. 

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.