Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant- School Based

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) supports and assists the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) working as a member of a team, to provide language, speech and hearing services to students with autism ages 3 to 22. The SLPA consults with team members to modify the environment and instructional methodology to support student achievement on classroom/vocational projects or skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Participates in the assessment and evaluation of student's communication abilities and cause of deficiencies
• Provides input regarding potential goal areas in conjunction with the SLP
• Implement lesson plans for each student set forth by the SLP
• Gathers goal specific data during speech therapy sessions and regularly tracks therapy services provided
• Provides intervention services to students as established through the IEP process
• Utilizes a collaborative, team approach in working with SLP, teachers, parents, and classroom team members
• Adheres to rules and regulations related to work hours and student schedules
• Consults, instructs and assists classroom team members regarding positioning and handling, curricular access strategies, and the utilization of intervention programs
• Assists in administrative duties
• Assists in determining and meeting students' AAC needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Energetic, positive, dedicated individual with ability to motivate others
• Ability to work as a team member within an integrated program while maintaining flexibility
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Able to maintain appropriate confidentiality and protect the rights of students at all times
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Ability to pass a Department of Justice screening
• Must provide proof of negative TB screening
• This position requires the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing, and visual acuity, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience with individuals within the autism spectrum or other developmental disabilities and/or experience in pediatrics
• AA or BS in Speech Pathology and Audiology from approved/accredited SLPA program
• Possess current California Certificate for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant License (SLPA) and maintain for duration of employment

Attain ABA.Kadiant is a fast paced and rapidly growing nationwide ABA company with a primary focus on helping individuals reach their highest potential through high quality ABA Therapy. Attain ABA.Kadiant provides equal employment opportunity policy for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Attain ABA.Kadiant reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed and when the circumstances of the job change or on an as-needed basis (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or clinical and/or technical development). This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

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Pay: $ $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person