Teletherapy Speech Language Pathologist in MA

A virtual opportunity is available for a Speech-Language Pathologist to support a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 812. This contract position, located in Northampton, MA, involves approximately 2 to 5 hours of teletherapy services per week.

The school serves around 20 students onsite, with a capacity of 30, placing students out of district across western Massachusetts. The student population includes individuals with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and patterns of school refusal. The environment emphasizes trauma-informed care, fostering voice and choice, and primarily supports students with internally focused behaviors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting direct speech and language teletherapy sessions via video platform, with a staff member present in the room
• Addressing goal areas such as articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication, and fluency, with specific goals provided beforehand
• Building rapport with high school students who may initially be slow to engage
• Collaborating regularly with teachers, clinical staff, and occupational therapists to ensure alignment with classroom activities and coordinated care
• Monitoring student progress, completing required documentation, and participating in team meetings
• Providing compensatory services beyond the regular weekly sessions

The schedule typically consists of about 2 hours weekly, split between two students receiving multiple short sessions tailored to maintain engagement. Caseload and hours may increase with rolling admissions. Delivery is fully virtual, with established successful remote service protocols.

Qualifications include:

• Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
• Experience in school-based settings, preferably with high school students
• Skills in engaging adolescents through virtual platforms and utilizing interactive materials
• Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting emotional and behavioral challenges

Support is provided through a dedicated virtual platform, workstation, onsite staff assistance, and clinical and technical resources to ensure service quality.

Interested candidates are invited to apply, with interviews scheduled on Thursday, November 5, between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Compensation for this position ranges from $36.49 to $66.49. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.