Speech Language Pathologist - Ottoson Middle School

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Arlington, MA 02476

POSITION: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree, with Master’s Degree preferred

MA Certification in Speech and Language

Ability to offer variety of services and complete assessments

REPORTS TO:

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB GOAL:

To deliver a variety of services in speech and language and complete assessments

for the purpose of educational planning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide therapeutic services to students with a wide variety of speech and language disorders and delays both individual and/or group for 7th and 8th graders.  

Performs diagnostic evaluations and implements treatment plans in relation to student needs.

Collaborates with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement effective therapy that integrates student’s program.

Serves as a consultant to school staff members in the development of services.

Participates in I.E.P. meetings and parent conferences.

Responsible for goal writing and serving as liaison for I.E.P.’s.

Serve as a consultant to the Learning Team in school building.

Provide inclusionary services at the middle school level.

Keep thorough records of the individual student receiving services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School Year Calendar

SALARY:

In accordance with AEA Unit A Contract

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.