Augmentative Alternative Communication Jobs in Rhode Island

Sargent Center Sargent Rehabilitation Center - Warwick , Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5841283

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) primarily supports students with disabilities ages 3 to 22 within an out-of-district school placement. The SLP works collaboratively with teachers, teacher assistants, related service providers, job coaches, families, and relevant others to provide neurodiversity-affirming, individualized, and meaningful services to maximize access to academics and support communication. Assistive technology (AT), including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), is considered as an integral part of programming for students. The position includes opportunities for participation in adult programming as well as consultation and support to other school teams and SLPs.

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology


• Licensed or eligible for licensure through RI Dept of Health


• Certification or eligible for certification through RI Dept of Education


• Interest and/or experience with providing meaningful, neurodiversity-affirming services to individuals with complex communication needs


• Interest and/or experience with conducting speech and language evaluations, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluations


• Interest and/or experience with low-/light-, mid-, and high-tech AAC tools/systems


• Interest and/or experience working with individuals with a variety of developmental and acquired disabilities (e.g. autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury)


• Interest and/or experience with individuals with social-emotional needs and behavioral challenges


• Interest and/or experience working as part of a collaborative team to maximize success in the areas of communication, academics, vocational skills, and independent living skills


• Knowledge of or willingness to learn state and federal special education eligibility criteria


• Knowledge of or willingness to learn special education laws and regulations and willingness to implement the special education process


• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about individualized education programs (IEPs)


• Strong interpersonal skills


• The ability to work with educators and other team members, administrators, and parents to problem-solve challenging issues

1. Provide a neurodiversity-affirming, therapeutic environment that is safe, respectful and effective for meeting students' communication and social/emotional/behavioral needs;


2. Design meaningful and motivating therapeutic learning opportunities that address communication, academic, vocational, and independent living needs;


3. Work collaboratively and supportively with families, faculty, and administrators as well as outside treatment teams;


4. Write and implement IEPs;


5. Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings;


6. Complete speech and language and AAC evaluations;


7. Identify, program, and incorporate low-light-tech, mid-tech, and/or high-tech AT/AAC tools/systems to support individuals on caseload, as appropriate;


8. Identify accommodations and modifications to maximize the success of individuals on caseload;


9. Provide education, training, and coaching within the SLP's scope of practice to team members to maximize the success of individuals on caseload;


10. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences in communication and social interaction patterns and styles;


11. Collect data for regulatory compliance reports; analyze data to inform instruction and support school and district decision making;


12. Maintain student/client records and protect their confidentiality;


13. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Educational Programs.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Josephine Dutra


• 800 Quaker Lane


• Warwick , Rhode Island 02818


• Phone: 401-886-6600


• Email: administration@sargentcenter.org

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