Job Description: Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders, including technical assistance with equipment required for accommodating disabilities or required supports.
Additional Requirements: The employee may be used as an itinerant and required to move about within or between buildings. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 to 40 pounds of equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to for individuals to perform the required duties and functions.
Reports To: Supervising SLP or Director of Special Education
Supervises: N/A
Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits in accordance with the Fall River Educators Association Unit B Contract scale. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.
Closing Date for Applications: Until filled
The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.
Academic excellence is a priority of the Fall River Public Schools. All students are challenged and supported to meet and exceed the rigorous Massachusetts State Standards. We are responsible for ensuring that all students become literate thinkers and problem solvers with an enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Children are nurtured as individuals with social, emotional, physical and academic needs.
Learning is not limited to the boundaries of the classroom. We provide opportunities for children to explore their interests,broaden their horizons, and develop their talents and creativity. We respect, value, and celebrate diverse traditions, beliefs, and languages. Each person is an individual of great worth. Collaboration among staff, parents, and community members maximizes the resources and support available to our students. Our school community shares responsibility for student success. Communication is key. We believe that everyone should be respected and that all voices should be heard.
As a school family, we strive to provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment. We model and expect responsible, respectful behavior, and students are held accountable for their choices.
The District is comprised of 17 schools: 8 elementary, 3 community, 4 middle, and 2 high schools, and services 10,500 students. Fall River is 1 of 10 urban districts in the state of Massachusetts as defined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and is currently home to 5 Level 1 schools!
