SLP Student Intern

Ivy Street School is a small, year-round, private residential special education school committed to advancing equity and access for young people living with disabilities. We serve neurodiverse adolescents ages 13-22. We support the whole child through a student-first model that is driven by collaboration, a willingness to think big, and a commitment to knowing our students well. 

We believe that every student is exceptional and at Ivy Street, we work tirelessly to create the educational and therapeutic conditions for our students to thrive. As a community, we are focused on the immediate needs of our scholars with an unwavering eye on their future needs and the concrete plans to achieve it. Our multidisciplinary team works to create rich and meaningful experiences that will nurture learning and prepare our students for their transition into adulthood and independent living. While our classrooms have four walls, we consider Boston our second classroom and our students are often making meaning and deepening learning throughout the city. 

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a forward thinking and collaborative individual to complete a Speech Language Pathology Student Internship with our speech language pathology department for the spring semester. This is a part time role for up to 32 hours per week for at least weeks as per standards set out by universities. This role is unpaid.  

Job Responsibilities 

• Observe speech language pathologist completing individual and group sessions 

• Participate in supervision with senior speech language pathologist 

• Opportunities to connect with, interview, and observe other providers within the related services department at Ivy Street including occupational therapists and physical therapists. 

• Opportunities to review and conduct assessments, screenings, and evaluations to learn about therapeutic processes and approach.  

• Building rapport and demonstrating clear boundaries with Ivy Street students and staff 

• Lead individual and group speech sessions with increased independence  

• Develop and implement therapeutic tools and lesson plans 

• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration through interdepartmental meetings 

• Complete paperwork as needed based on caseload and regulatory timelines 

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate program in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent 

Experience

• Experience working with transition-aged youth preferred 
• Experience working with diverse mental health needs preferred 
• Experience working in a school and/or residential setting preferred