School Based Speech-Language Pathologist

Melmark Overview

Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Speech-Language Pathologist Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Melmark New England, where you will be responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and providing therapy to individuals with communication disorders. You will manage treatment through direct therapeutic services, track information, and offer consultative services as needed. This role is ideal for a skilled therapist who can work with children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injuries, neurological diseases, and comorbid mental health disorders. You will implement highly technical clinical and teaching programs, requiring constant alertness, attentiveness, and readiness to respond to students' needs.

Speech-Language Pathologist Schedule and Salary Information

• Monday to Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• $90,000-$99,000 based on experience

Speech-Language Pathologist Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree as a Speech-Language Therapist from an Educational Services Board approved university program
• Experience with augmentative communication and dysphagia
• CCC-SLP certification from the ASHA and certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist with Massachusetts (CF accepted with supervision requirement)
• Experience and/or training in augmentative communication, manual communication, and clinical or practicum background with Developmentally Delayed, Emotionally/Behaviorally Disturbed, Cognitively Challenged, Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder, and Brain Injured individuals

Speech-Language Pathologist Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical speech-language pathology services to Melmark New England individuals
• Manage treatment through direct therapeutic services, tracking information, and offering consultative services as needed
• Accurately implement Behavior Support Plans for each student as designed
• Collect data accurately and demonstrate good problem-solving skills while working with students
• Implement IEP objectives as written and designed, ensuring maximum independence growth
• Develop baseline data sheets in conjunction with the Curriculum Coordinator and deliver them to the Educational Coordinator timely
• Conduct thorough assessments/screenings upon student admission and complete discharge summaries as needed

Speech-Language Pathologist Benefits

• Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Holiday, and Sick!
• Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Professional Conference and Research Opportunities
• Onsite CEUs at no cost to employees