Speech-Language Pathologist

Description

Come grow with us! We are currently looking for a full-time Speech/Language Pathologist to join our Anderson School staff!

Partners in Child Development offers the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day. 

Partners in Child Development is dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-12 who have complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives. 

The Anderson School in Andover, MA provides a safe and nurturing special education school for students ages 3-12 years old with complex medical needs to maximize each student’s independence and growth. Our highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff provide individualized instruction and support including educational and therapeutic programming. Our stimulating classroom setting includes specially designed classrooms to promote positive and active learning. High staff to student ratios including nurses in each classrooms enable our 11-month program to have non-traditional learners experience a traditional school experience. Family support is paramount including providing various on-site clinics and services to help our parents. 

The Speech/Language Pathologist is responsible for providing high quality speech, language, and communication services on a one-to-one and/or small group basis for students with communication disorders. The Speech/Language Pathologist will work closely with classroom teachers, parents/guardians, other therapists, nurses, and teaching assistants. School hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, with a summer session. This position is full time, 35 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Current Massachusetts SLP license; ASHA certified
• Education commensurate with holding current licensure as a Speech/Language Pathologist issued by the MA Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
• Experience working with students ages 3-12 in a Special Education setting
• Suitable background and fingerprint checks
• Must be able to sit, bend, kneel, and lift 25 pounds
• Augmentative communication experience is a plus!

Partners in Child Development provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development. Our benefits package includes: 

• Work Schedule: schedule is 35 hours weekly for 11 months of the year following the school calendar with a summer session
• Time Off: Paid time off in accordance with the school calendar
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including child & elder care & work-life solution location services, legal guidance for major life events, identity theft support services, retirement & financial planning 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness