Speech-Language Pathologist in Marlborough, Massachusetts at CROSSROADS CONTINUUM INC

Full-Time | School-Based | Ages 3–22 | Autism & Related Disorders

Location: Marlborough, MA

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for developing and implementing speech/language goals and objectives of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet students’ needs. The SLP also ensures student progress is evaluated systematically and the findings are used to improve programming. In addition, the SLP is responsible for providing both direct and consultative speech and language services for students. Throughout all programming, the SLP demonstrates an understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and uses ABA-based techniques in service delivery. The SLP acts as a team leader and positive role model for all staff and students.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensures the supervision and safety of assigned students.
• Maintains CALM certification and uses CALM techniques to maintain safety.
• Maintains proper credentials.
• Documents performance feedback as necessary.
• Meets deadlines and ensures SLPAs do the same.
• Completes daily session notes, attendance, and Medicaid sheets according to protocol.
• Attends extra-curricular activities, including events that may be held outside of school hours.
• Assists students with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including showering and toileting.
• Oversees the organization and the presentation of student speech programming and materials.
• Participates in field trips and community outings (as needed).
• Drives students and staff to various community locations (as needed).
• Participates in swimming activities (as needed).
• Can lift up to 100 pounds.
• Acts as a team leader and positive role model for all staff and students.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor(s).
• Adheres to the Crossroads Employee Handbook.
• Helps maintain a well-educated workforce through periodic trainings.

Clinical and Educational Responsibilities:

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Ensures staff adherence to the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Supervises SLPAs in the completion of their responsibilities.
• Assists the SLSC in the supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs).

Communication:

• Follow lines of communication specified in the Organizational Chart.
• Actively recognize the accomplishments and contributions of others.
• Accept performance feedback gracefully.
• Check and respond to email daily.

Attendance, Participation, and Timeliness:

• Demonstrate punctuality and an appropriate attendance record.
• Complete timecards according to protocol.
• Attend monthly in-service trainings until 4pm.
• Attend Crossroads events (e.g., Open House, Annual 5K Walk/Run).

Educational and Experiential Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene when protective holds and/or movements are necessary.
• The ability to pursue a bolting student.
• The ability to successfully complete CALM training, which requires:
• Lifting half of body weight
• Pivoting
• Squatting
• Kneeling
  • Remaining in kneeling position for an extended time
  • Standing from kneeling while supporting student weight without pushing off ground with hands
• Shuffling frontwards and backwards
• Assisting a student to the floor (Only used in the school)
• Stabilizing a student in a standing, seated, prone, or supine position (Only used in the school)