Speech​/Language Assistant

Passionate about educating young minds? Pinkerton Academy is seeking dedicated educators to join our team in providing a one-of-a-kind educational experience for our students in a collaborative and positive environment. Here at Pinkerton Academy, we believe in a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students can evolve academically, socially, and emotionally. Find out below about our current job openings and join us at Pinkerton Academy today to begin your career in education !

Location: Derry, NH

Job :579

# of Openings:1

SPEECH/LANGUAGE ASSISTANT

Contract Period: Academic-year position, 186 days per year, non-exempt, hourly

Supervisor: Associate Dean of Academics-Special Education Director

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree;
Licensed as a Speech/Language Assistant;
Specific knowledge in articulation, language, fluency, oral motor therapy, and sign language. Strong communication skills; high degree of confidentiality.

DUTIES (Under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologists):

• Adapts educational materials and equipment to provide intervention and meet the individual student’s needs.
• Assists with finding or creating therapeutic materials to be used by speech students in the therapy or classroom settings.
• Assists with collecting data on student achievements to assist speech therapists with documenting activities, preparing reports, and updating IEPs.
• Consults with speech therapists and teachers to assist in gathering data.
• Implements instructions developed by speech therapists to implement goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
• Attends and participates in supervision sessions.
• Supports speech therapists’ schedules by conducting makeup sessions or covering sessions as needed.
• Maintains and prepares a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (e.g., charts, logs, records, and reports) to document activities, provide written reference, convey information, and comply with mandated requirements.
• Assists speech therapists with the maintenance of augmentative communication devices and equipment to ensure the availability of required tools.
• Assist with planning speech meetings as well as creating the agenda and submitting hours to Frontline.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Special Education Director

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Only online applications are accepted. Required materials such as a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation need to be attached to the online application. If you need to have documents converted to an electronic format (PDF is best), the use of a scanner or retail service is recommended.

Once your application materials are submitted, they are automatically routed to the hiring manager for review. You will receive an email acknowledgment upon submission of your application to let you know we have received your materials. If there is an interest in your candidacy for a vacancy, you will be contacted for an interview.

All application materials submitted become the property of Pinkerton Academy and will not be returned.

The Human Resources staff can always be reached by phone or email for quick questions, or to set up a meeting for other matters. Pinkerton Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Office

Hours:

7:00AM-3:30PM (Mon-Fri)

Summer

Hours:

6:30AM-4:00PM (Mon-Thurs)

Rooted in a community of courtesy, respect, and responsibility, Pinkerton Academy seeks to provide a safe and welcoming environment that prepares all students for success in a changing world.

Pinkerton Academy students will become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and respectful, contributing members of our society.