SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST---Elementary

Andover public schools—full time SLP to work with our elementary program for students with language-based learning disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with multisensory language-based instruction, Orton-Gillingham methodology, and/or intervention programs such as LiPS and Wilson preferred. Experience consulting with regular education teachers, program development, and co-treatment preferred.

Master’s degree in Communication Disorders

Massachusetts (DESE) certification as teacher of children with speech and language disorders.

Massachusetts state license

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Experience with children with moderate and severe communication disorders and with young children preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide speech and language development services for a wide range of disabilities.

Consult and/or co-teach with classroom teachers and recommend communication systems/approaches, which will maximize student growth.

Initiate and maintain parent contact.

Provide diagnostic testing and reports for IEP evaluations of students referred and specific goals/objectives for their individual educational plans.

Attend IEP evaluation meetings as required.

Provide data driven as well as narrative progress reports on all students on caseload.

Perform other duties relating to program as required.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Student Services Director, Special Education Program Head, and/or Assistant  Principal