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Location

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Salary

$50,000 - $63,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The SLPA provides individualized speech and language services to children with autism and developmental disabilities in home and community settings. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement communication goals, facilitate AAC systems, and monitor student progress.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a valid Massachusetts SLPA license. Experience working with children and families in home and community settings is required.

professional certificateProgress monitoringInterdisciplinary collaborationAutism supportDevelopmental disabilities supportPlay-based therapySocial communicationAAC systemsSpeech and language therapyIFSP developmentGoal writingData-informed interventionsCommunication programming

Job description

  • Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | May Center for Early Intervention | May Institute Full-Time | Community-Based The Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) provides progressive, individualized speech and language services that support meaningful communication outcomes for individuals served at our May Center for Early Intervention in Western Massachusetts.
  • Position Overview The Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) supports the delivery of individualized, evidence-based communication services that drive meaningful progress for students with autism and developmental disabilities.
  • Reporting to a Speech-Language Pathologist, this role collaborates with Developmental Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Physical Therapists to implement and support speech-language programs across home and community settings.
  • Through a consultative, team-based approach, the SLPA helps ensure consistent, data-informed interventions that enhance student outcomes and independence.
  • What You’ll Do · Support the delivery of speech and language services by collaborating with Speech-Language Pathologists to implement individualized communication goals · Provide direct child and family support through play and social communication activities · Facilitate and support AAC systems, ensuring effective use across settings · Collaborate across disciplines to ensure consistency in communication programming · Develop and adapt speech and language programs based on individual child and family needs and ongoing progress · Contribute to IFSP development, including goal writing, progress monitoring, and reporting · Utilize data to inform decision-making, supporting adjustments to goals and interventions What You’ll Bring · Massachusetts SLPA licensure required · Experience working with children and families in home and community settings · Strong written and verbal communication skills Why Join May Institute · Competitive Pay: $50k-63K · Generous Paid Time Off, including your birthday as a holiday · Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered · Paid training and certifications to support your career growth · Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance for your future · 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match Apply today and join a team that believes in everyone's potential!

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Certifications
  • Loan Repayment Assistance