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INTERIM SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST


Harrington Elementary School
Chelmsford Public Schools
North Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 4217845 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: April 14, 2023 Starting Date: August 31, 2023

Job Description

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy for 2023/2024 SY. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Interim Speech & Language Pathologist
Location: Harrington Elementary School


General Description: This opening is for a Speech-language pathologist to provide appropriate speech- language services to students as assigned. The SLP will work with students who exhibit the full range of communication disorders, including those involving language, social pragmatics, articulation (speech sound disorders), fluency, voice/resonance, and/or swallowing. The candidate will offer assistance in addressing the linguistic and metalinguistic foundations of curriculum learning for students with disabilities,

- Collaborate with school personnel, such as teachers and psychologists, to best meet the needs of all students.

- Collect and maintains data for program planning and decision-making regarding planning for students.

- Support data-based decision making by gathering and interpreting data related to individual student performance as well as overall program success.

- Complete comprehensive speech-language evaluations for assigned students & writes assessment reports including appropriate educational recommendations.

- Analyze and interpret information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services

- Write IEP goals & objectives for identified students.

- Attend and participate in Team meetings.

- Determine the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum.

- Provide intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of individual students and is selected through an evidence-based decision- making process.

- Design school-wide speech- language services that employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities and that they integrate services to other students as appropriate.

- Promote effective interpersonal relations with students and parents/guardians.

- Writes quarterly progress reports based on student therapy data.

- Determines needs for referrals, collaborates and consults with audiologist/teacher of the deaf regarding hearing services.

- Perform other duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1


Welcome to Harrington Elementary School!

The Charles D. Harrington Elementary School is one of four elementary schools within the Chelmsford Public School District. Our school services over 500 students in Kindergarten through grade four. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment where all students can achieve success. Our school community prides itself on educating the whole child; making sure the needs of students come first. Whether in the classroom, performing for guests, or playing at recess, we are constantly learning and growing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
-The successful candidate will assume the responsibilities of the Speech and Language Pathologist in an elementary school setting. - Master's Degree in Communications Disorder or related field - Valid MA DESE License, Certification, Credentials - Understanding & experience with Social Thinking - Experience & Knowledge of assistive technology & communication programs for nonverbal or unintelligible students.
  • Master degree preferred
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
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    Contact Information
    Robert Asselin, Principal, Harrington Elementary
    120 Richardson Road
    North Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01863
    Phone: 978 251 5166
    Email: asselinr@chelmsford.k12.ma.us