Description
Starting Rate: $30.00-$35.00/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will create specific communication programs for students according to individualized education plan (IEP) goals. The SLPA will be responsible for working directly with all students, monitoring progress of communication programs, and collaborating with head teachers and classroom staff to implement IEP objectives. The SLPA will also assist the SLP in conducting communication assessments as well as presenting at IEP and three-year evaluation meetings.
The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.
Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Small, tight-knit program with only four classrooms
Paid holidays, school vacations, and flex time
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
401(k) with employer match
Free BCBA supervision for those pursuing certification
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
Exclusive discounts with partner organizations (BJ’s, AAA, and more)
We will support your education and career development by providing you with the resources needed to advance
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
- Weekly meeting with Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Collaborate with Head Teachers, Behavior Specialist, and others consutlants
- Work directly with students with high communication needs across all four classrooms
- Attend and participate in all four classrooms' weekly staff meetings
- Write procedure sheets for students’ communication programs.
- Set up/edit student AAC devices (i.e. Proloquo, Touchchat, Gotalknow, PECs et.c)
- Create and deliver trainings to staff around communication
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or related field.
- Massachusetts SLPA license.
- Experience working with students with significant communication deficits.
- Minimum of 1 year experience with AAC devices.
- Experience with ASL preferred.
- Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we support
- Valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
