Advocates
Speech Language Pathology Assistant -The Darnell School
Advocates, Hudson, Massachusetts, us, 01749
Overview
Starting Rate: $30/hour
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will create specific communication programs for our 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 teacher 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 (a program of Advocates) is a 221-day 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 that support up to 6 students per classroom with ample opportunities for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.
Learn more about the services The Darnell School provides 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 strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Responsibilities
Weekly meeting with Speech and Language Pathologist.
Collaborate with Head Teachers, Behavior Specialist, and others consutlants
Work directly with students across all four classrooms with high communication needs
Attend and participate in all 4 Classroom’s 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
Qualifications
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
Commitment to providing a homelike environment for the individuals.
Valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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Job Locations
US-MA-Hudson
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Job ID
2025-11717
Organization
The Darnell School
Type
Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Business Unit
Children's Services
Starting Rate: $30/hour
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will create specific communication programs for our 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 teacher 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 (a program of Advocates) is a 221-day 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 that support up to 6 students per classroom with ample opportunities for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.
Learn more about the services The Darnell School provides 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 strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Responsibilities
Weekly meeting with Speech and Language Pathologist.
Collaborate with Head Teachers, Behavior Specialist, and others consutlants
Work directly with students across all four classrooms with high communication needs
Attend and participate in all 4 Classroom’s 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
Qualifications
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
Commitment to providing a homelike environment for the individuals.
Valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Apply Now! (https://careers-advocatesinc.icims.com/jobs/11717/speech-language-pathology-assistant--the-darnell-school/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336180790)
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Connect With Us!
Job Locations
US-MA-Hudson
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Job ID
2025-11717
Organization
The Darnell School
Type
Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Business Unit
Children's Services