Licensed Speech And Language Pathology Assistant (Slpa)

Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants at the May Institute ensure that speech and language services are provided in a progressive and thorough manner to meet the needs of the students served in the school and residential programs. Responsibilities include: -Working with the Speech-Language Pathologists to: -Conduct assessments -Work individually with students on speech and language goals -Run social groups in classrooms -Manage students AAC systems -Train direct service staff -Provide ongoing support and consultation to staff members -Develop formal and informal speech and language programs -Collaborate on IEP goals and evaluate and report on student progress -Conduct applied research What sets us apart: -Caseload that allows for consults with students as well as training, collaboration, and professional development -Dedicated time for each student's individualized needs -Speech services delivered on a consult model, which allows for flexibility to spend time on what the student needs most each week. This can include, but is not limited to: -Working with the students 1:1 -Observing speech programs being run by staff -Training staff -Probing new skills with students -Developing speech and language programs -Writing IEP goals -Conducting assessments. -Writing and training staff on speech and language programs to be run by classroom staff -Reliable data taken on programs that allows for progress to be easily reviewed -An environment of collaboration and support between team members -Access to resources for professional development trainings and speech/language program materials Qualifications: -Massachusetts SLPA licensure required -Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis strongly preferred -Experience working with children and/or adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities -Strong written and oral communication skillsaMAYzing Employee Benefits: Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Paid training and certifications opportunities.Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program403B retirement plan with employer matchMay Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.