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

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