Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

About LPS

Lynn is a seaside urban district located on Boston’s north shore. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, downtown cultural district, and public parks and open spaces, which include the oceanfront Lynn Shore Reservation and Lynn Woods Reservation. Home to an international population, Lynn Public Schools services almost 17,000 students across 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 comprehensive high schools, 1 vocational school, and 1 alternative junior/senior high school. We are a linguistically-rich community with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

LPS Vision and Core Values
Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all of our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

The Lynn Public Schools is committed to our Core Values:

• Inclusiveness
• Shared Responsibility
• Collaborative Relationships
• High Expectations
• Inspiring Life-Long Learning

Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family. LPS Strategic Plan

POSITION SUMMARY

The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will also maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by a licensed supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Massachusetts License as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
• Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism, and bias, and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.

We encourage you to apply or reach out for more information if you meet some of the qualifications above. The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse, and connected world. ?We are committed to hiring educators that represent the diversity of race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, religion, and gender.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Programs (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Participate in Team process as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services under the Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Attend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education rules and regulations and the State Board of Examiners Licensing Board for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Present a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all district guidelines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the licensed supervisor and/or the Administrator of Special Education/Designee

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

REPORTS TO: Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist and Administrator of Special Education

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the agreement with theLynn Teachers Union (LTU).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers/Therapists Union.
• 180 days per year

BENEFITS: TheCity of Lynnoffers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, home status or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its program and activities in compliance with Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and M.G.L., Ch.76.

APPLY HERE: https://lynnschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3091

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,728.00 - $89,276.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location