Speech Language Pathologist SLP
About the Employer
Job Summary
The SLP would provide both diagnostic and remediatory speech and language services to students. This role is 24-32 hours/week. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities:"
• Completes speech and language diagnostic assessments for all new students admitted to school after receiving written referrals
• Attends all IEP meetings, reviews, and transdisciplinary meetings as necessary
• Documents speech language services in the form of goals and progress reports on a quarterly basis
• Provides staff with suggestions and methodology training and interventions to be implemented in the various domains where students function.
• Schedules with staff observation and consultation time as part of the integrated service delivery model.
• Assists parents/guardians with outside consultation and/or evaluations
• Conducts hearing services on all students once a year
• Attends all school faculty meetings/in-services as scheduled
• Keeps all student-related information confidential
• Reviews and directs all individual/group or collaborative/consultative services provided by speech/language assistant
• Completes annual professional development requirements
• Supervises speech/language assistant(s) in direct care and written documentation of services
• Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations as trained
• Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers of Massachusetts
• Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
• Runs therapeutic groups in the residential and classroom setting
Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Job Description
At Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults, and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic, and recreational services.