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.

• 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

• 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.