Speech Language Pathologist - Schools

Amergis Educational Staffing is partnered with schools in Canton, MA to hire a Speech Language Pathologist to work with students on a contractual basis.

Details of the Position Include:

Location: Canton, MA

Duration: 2024/2025 School Year

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 8am-2:30pm

Requirements: CCC-SLP

Pay Rate: Up to $70/hour 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding this position. Thank you!

Dana Worthen (She/Her) / Educational & Healthcare Recruiter

Amergis Educational Staffing

daworthe@amergis.com
Office: (781) 400-7106 / Fax: (866) 941-7397
110 2nd Avenue, Needham, MA 02494

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulations, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment
• Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines
• Coordinates meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff
• Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) 
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) 
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. training, IEPs, team meetings, etc.) 
• Provides speech and language therapy to students for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on student success • Seeks appropriate in-service and professional development 
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in the state of assignment required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may be required by state/contract. 
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements   
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age