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Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collabo Speech Language Pathology Assistant in West Springfield, Massachusetts

Speach Language Pathologist Job Details Job ID: 5450211 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Starting Date:Immediately Salary Range: \$34,220 - \$48,153/yr. Job Description Full time - Special Eduction \> Speech/Language Pathologist: To provide therapy to help reduce or eliminate speech and hearing impediments that interfere with the individual student?s ability to derive full benefits from the districts educational program. To provide therapy services to special education students with a variety of needs and severity of disabilities to help students develop the strength and skills needed to participate in the school environment. Provides direct speech/language therapy to special education students, according to IEPs. Conducts screenings and/or formal Speech/language evaluations to assess students? speech and language needs, tailoring each evaluation to referral questions. Supervises, observes and evaluates Speech Assistants in implementing treatment plans; adjusts plans/programs as needed; collaborates with the Principals, Special Education Coordinators and Administrator as needed. Serves as a resource to principals and teachers of special and regular education, as well as with parents, on questions related to speech and/or language development and/or difficulties. Assists the Administrator of Special Education and Principals in program planning, budget development and monitoring throughout the year. Works with respective speech assistants to plan, implement and monitor Speech/Language Therapy Programs, using a variety of approaches and models. Fully prepares for and participates in Special Education and/or Section 504 Team evaluation and/or review meetings, including writing pertinent sections of a child?s IEP or 504 plan. Actively works with the Special Education Team in the development of IEPs including proper language and the completion of service delivery grid to match identified speech/language needs; consults with pertinent team members to ensure understanding of student?s language needs and the appropriate implementation of accommodations and instructional strategies. Conducts comprehensive and thorough evaluations of children identified through the Special Education Evaluation process; follows all timelines and DESE guidance regarding content of reports. Ensures written reports are completed and submitted to TEAM evaluation leader at least 3 school days prior to the Team meeting. Conducts screenings as requested and appropriate by TAT, CST, 504 Team, or Special Education Coordinators; completes related paperwork in a timely fashion. SEETHE SCHOOLSPRING WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION Job Requirements Special Licenses: Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Speech, Language, & Hearing Disorders by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, to include Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. Licensed as Speech-Language Pathologist by the Commonwealth of MA Division of Professional Licensure (Board of Speech-Language Path Audiology). Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Perform other duties as required by the Director At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Martha von Mering, Director Special education 174 Brush Hill Avenue West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089 Phone: 413-735-2200 Fax: 413-735-2280 Email: mvonmering@lpvec.org

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