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Westford Public Schools

Speech Language Pathologist

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A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.

$88,989 / year median in Massachusetts

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Westford Public Schools is seeking a full-time Speech / Language Pathologist to provide services to students at the Stony Brook Middle School and Westford Academy. Provides direct, specialized instruction to students with a continuum of needs and services ranging from mild to moderate speech/language impairments to more substantial needs, such as those of students in specialized programs, serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, significant social emotional needs, neurologically complex/cognitive needs, and medically complex needs. Collaborates with special education teachers and other service providers and lead teachers of specialized programs. Conducts speech and language evaluations as part of the initial evaluation and reevaluation process. Participates in the IEP process, including making recommendations for services.
Implements treatment plans for:
expressive / receptive language delays articulation fluency pragmatics Facilitates student use of Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) systems and Assistive Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices.