What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist- TLC position at Therapeutic Learning Center?
Speech Language Pathologist- position begins August 26, 2026
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology/ Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Certification by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (May be in the process of completing clinical fellowship year under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist)
- License to practice as SLP in Massachusetts
- Experience working with students with Autism and AAC systems
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and collateral supports
- Effective time management and organizational skills
Scope of duties:
- Conducts comprehensive assessment of language and communication, including social communication skills and need for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
- Assesses and treats feeding issues, if present in collaboration with BCBA and OT (e.g., patterns of food acceptance or rejection based on food texture; consumption of a limited variety of foods)
- Participates as a member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with other providers (BCBAs, special educators, counselors, and other specialists)
- Develops and implements speech and language treatment goals through direct and indirect services
- Creates necessary materials and supports (including use of AAC) to support a variety of communication needs
- Uses an individualized approach to create motivating and engaging treatment sessions
- Integrates evidence-based practices into all clinical practices
- Completes comprehensive documentation including data collection on goals and objectives, progress reports and Medicaid billing and treatment plans as applicable
- Provides consultation and training for staff and caregivers for the generalization of skills across settings
- Attends IEP meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary by the program principal/executive director
- Conducts home visits and accompanies the student to outside evaluations as deemed appropriate by the program principal/executive director
- May be required to supervise fellow therapists during clinical fellowship year
- Participates in training in relevant areas.
- Other duties as assigned by the principal/executive director
Must be willing to work with verbally and/or physically aggressive students.
Must be able to lift, pull or push approximately 40 lbs and have the ability to move quickly from standing to floor and floor to standing without the use of hands.
Employment is contingent upon passing a SAFIS fingerprint and CORI screening.
Salary : $68,038 - $101,744