Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
About JRC:
The JUDGE ROTENBERG CENTER (JRC) is a day and residential school located in Canton, Massachusetts licensed to serve ages five through adult. Since 1971, JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed students with conduct, behavior, emotional, and/or psychiatric problems, as well as those with intellectual disabilities or on the autism spectrum.
Our specific goal is to provide each individual with the least intrusive most effective form of treatment to ensure his/her safety, the safety of others, and promote healthy growth and development. JRC is committed to providing the most effective educational program possible.
The Position:
The Judge Rotenberg Center currently seeks a Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). The SLPA position is responsible for a full range of support duties in the Education Department, primarily concerned with meeting the speech therapy needs of a multi-handicapped student population.
This position reports to Special Education Director and/or Education Assistant Director and consults with the Speech/Language Pathologist. It is a non-exempt (hourly) full time position. Hours of work are 8:00-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
Qualifications:
Certified SLPA in Massachusetts
College degree required, with emphasis in the area of education/communication disorders.
Stamina and physical endurance for an exceedingly busy department and demanding responsibilities.
Possess excellent problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to function with minimal to moderate supervision.
ABA experience preferred.
\nCompany Description
The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) is a Residential Educational School and Adult Services Provider which is highly structured, innovative, and employs a consistent behavioral approach to education and treatment. Since 1971, JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed students and clients with conduct, behavior, emotional, and/or psychiatric problems, as well as those with intellectual disabilities, or on the autism spectrum. JRC has an open admissions policy throughout the year. Any person or agency may refer applicants. Students are typically funded by public school districts and various state agencies. Some of our Special Features include: success educating the difficult-to-serve student, near-zero rejection/expulsion policy, highly structured education and treatment programs based on Applied Behavior Analysis, minimization of psychotropic medication, reward systems of unparalleled variety and extent, positive programming, effective treatment procedures, 24-hour video monitoring, behavioral counseling, open visiting policy, website for parents and agencies.
Company Description
The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) is a Residential Educational School and Adult Services Provider which is highly structured, innovative, and employs a consistent behavioral approach to education and treatment. Since 1971, JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed students and clients with conduct, behavior, emotional, and/or psychiatric problems, as well as those with intellectual disabilities, or on the autism spectrum. JRC has an open admissions policy throughout the year. Any person or agency may refer applicants. Students are typically funded by public school districts and various state agencies. Some of our Special Features include: success educating the difficult-to-serve student, near-zero rejection/expulsion policy, highly structured education and treatment programs based on Applied Behavior Analysis, minimization of psychotropic medication, reward systems of unparalleled variety and extent, positive programming, effective treatment procedures, 24-hour video monitoring, behavioral counseling, open visiting policy, website for parents and agencies.