Aspire Developmental Services, Inc.
Speech Language Therapist/Pathologist in Early Ed (FFS)
Aspire Developmental Services, Inc., Lynn, Massachusetts, us, 01910
Speech Language Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist (Early Education)
Position Title: Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist (Early Education)
Hours: FFS 5-10 hours per week. Mornings required.
About the Program: As part of the CPPI initiative, this program expands access to high-quality preschool, promotes inclusion, and ensures equitable access to special education supports within early childhood settings.
Position Summary: The Speech Therapist will provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and support services to preschool-aged children (3-5 years) within our preschool classrooms, ensuring timely, evidence-based services in inclusive settings.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct speech, language, and communication screenings and evaluations for preschool children.
Design and implement individualized intervention plans (individual, small group, classroom consultation).
Collaborate with teachers, early education staff, special educators, and families to support language development across the classroom environment.
Participate in IEP/IFSP meetings, progress monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
Provide professional development and coaching related to communication strategies, language-rich environments, AAC.
Assist in curriculum alignment to integrate evidence-based practices in language and literacy.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, service delivery records, and reporting requirements.
Support inclusive practices so children with communication needs are fully integrated in the preschool setting.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Valid Massachusetts license or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Experience working with preschool/early childhood populations, particularly in inclusive or community settings.
Strong knowledge of early language development, intervention strategies, AAC, and differentiation.
Excellent collaboration, coaching, and communication skills.
Understanding of early childhood curriculum, inclusion, special education law, and preschool best practices.
Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites or classrooms as needed.
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Hours: FFS 5-10 hours per week. Mornings required.
About the Program: As part of the CPPI initiative, this program expands access to high-quality preschool, promotes inclusion, and ensures equitable access to special education supports within early childhood settings.
Position Summary: The Speech Therapist will provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and support services to preschool-aged children (3-5 years) within our preschool classrooms, ensuring timely, evidence-based services in inclusive settings.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct speech, language, and communication screenings and evaluations for preschool children.
Design and implement individualized intervention plans (individual, small group, classroom consultation).
Collaborate with teachers, early education staff, special educators, and families to support language development across the classroom environment.
Participate in IEP/IFSP meetings, progress monitoring, documentation, and reporting.
Provide professional development and coaching related to communication strategies, language-rich environments, AAC.
Assist in curriculum alignment to integrate evidence-based practices in language and literacy.
Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, service delivery records, and reporting requirements.
Support inclusive practices so children with communication needs are fully integrated in the preschool setting.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Valid Massachusetts license or eligibility for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Experience working with preschool/early childhood populations, particularly in inclusive or community settings.
Strong knowledge of early language development, intervention strategies, AAC, and differentiation.
Excellent collaboration, coaching, and communication skills.
Understanding of early childhood curriculum, inclusion, special education law, and preschool best practices.
Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites or classrooms as needed.
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