Speech and Language Pathologist; Post High School) Milestones Day School & Transition Program

Job description:

Milestones Day School and Transitions Program is a year-round private special education school located in Waltham, MA and works with students with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and a variety of attention and/or psychiatric challenges. We service students ranging in age from elementary grades through post high school, and our staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to support students in particular grade cohorts.

The position consists of teaching group lessons (focusing on social skills) as well as individual/dyad therapy sessions (focusing on building speech and language skills). The SLP also conducts formal evaluations of students and offers consultation to classroom staff. We have a well-stocked therapy center with plenty of materials to choose from and excellent opportunities for professional development.

SCHEDULE:

School hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-3:00PM, plus 5 hours/week on or offsite for planning

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree
• Active Massachusetts Licensure in Speech and Language Pathology
• Prior experience treating language based learning disorders and working with students on the autism spectrum, is preferred.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Write IEP goals and progress reports for all students s/he works with
• Assure that all students are making sufficient progress towards their goals; or ensure that parents are informed prior to writing progress report, if the student is not making effective progress
• Collect data on student’s targeted benchmarks
• Follow service delivery grid as specified in student’s IEP
• Formally and informally assess students every 1-3 years
• Prepare group lesson plans to increase student’s skill set
• Run appropriate classroom/community groups as assigned
• Write monthly curriculum blurbs for school website
• Participate in weekly meetings regarding students (including common planning time meetings, supervisory meetings, and team meetings)
• Support new hires and existing staff in implementation of SLP practices
• Assess new students upon enrollment and create protocols as needed; provide training to staff regarding this protocol
• Orient new students to MDS’ systems (i.e. sensory break, 1-5 scale, etc…)
• Collaborate with any outside SLP clinicians to assure consistency
• Collaborate with all members of Milestones interdisciplinary team
• Provide individual services to students with specific SLP needs as identified on their IEP
• Maintain contact/consultation with parents/guardians as needed
• Attend conferences and workshops to increase knowledge and awareness of various treatments and aspects of student disabilities
• Maintain professional license status at all times
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by administrative team

MILESTONES PROVIDES EXCELLENT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

-Competitive salary

-6 weeks of paid Vacation, 8 Sick days, and 2 Personal days in addition to scheduled holidays. Earn 1 additional Vacation day after 1 year of service and up to 2 additional days for every year of service thereafter.

-Medical Insurance including Fitness Center Reimbursement and Annual Physical Exam Bonus

-Dental Insurance & Vision Plan

-Onsite Workout Facility

-401K Plan, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance

-Paid Parental Leave and Pre-tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

-Community Service Opportunities

-Half-day Summer Fridays

-We supply all materials (no out-of-pocket expenses!)

-Employer sponsored conference and workshop attendance for professional development

-Supportive and collaborative co-workers

*** Please submit an Up-To-Date Resume for consideration***

Job Type: Onsite, Full-time

Salary Range: $80,000-$84,000 annualized

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milestones Day School (Special Ed. School) is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person