Job Description

About Veritas Prep:

Veritas Prep is a leading charter school committed to providing high-quality education to all students. As a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A) at Veritas Prep, you will work alongside our team of dedicated professionals to support students with communication disorders and speech impairments. You will play a vital role in helping our students improve their communication skills and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Speech Language Pathologists in conducting assessments to identify students with speech and language disorders.
• Collaborate with the Speech Language Pathologists to develop individualized treatment plans for students.
• Implement therapy interventions as outlined in the students' individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Work closely with teachers to integrate speech and language goals into the academic curriculum.
• Document and track student progress in speech and language development.
• Communicate regularly with Speech Language Pathologists, teachers, and parents/guardians to provide updates on student performance and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in team meetings to contribute insights and recommendations for student support.
• Stay current on best practices in speech-language pathology and contribute to program improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field.

• Valid certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A).

• Experience working with students with speech and language disorders, preferably in an educational setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing speech and language services in educational settings.

Requirements

Veritas Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.

Benefits

About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is a public, tuition-free school in Springfield that prepares students in grades 5-12 to compete, achieve, and succeed in college and beyond! Veritas Prep accelerates every student’s path to college and career by helping students set a strong academic foundation in middle school and guaranteeing access to college classes and college prep support in our wall-to-wall Early College high school.

Our middle school program has been serving students in Springfield since 2012 and is considered one of the top middle schools in Springfield and in the state. Our scholars are supported by skilled, dedicated, and diverse teachers and are challenged to achieve at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success as they enter our high school.

Our Early College high school program, in partnership with STCC and Worcester State University, prepares students to earn high-impact college degrees, saving students up to two years of time in college and thousands of dollars. Students can earn up to an associate degree for free, and the General Studies associate degree from STCC guarantees students will be JUNIORS at any MA public college or university after high school graduation!

Students at Veritas Prep benefit from high academic standards and robust support, an exceptional learning environment, a diverse staff of high-quality educators, a strong commitment to social/emotional and practical skill development, and an inclusive, anti-racist community that values the identities and backgrounds of all students.

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