School-Based Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Strides Therapy and Educational Services
- La Plata, MD
- $35.00-40.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in conducting speech and language assessments under the direction of licensed Speech Language Pathologists.
- Provide speech and language therapy interventions, exercises, and activities to support students' communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.
- Collaborate closely with educators, parents, and other members of the school-based team to implement strategies that support students' participation in the classroom and social activities.
- Support the implementation of individualized treatment plans and carryover of therapy goals into the classroom.
- Assist in monitoring and documenting students' progress, communicating findings to the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
- Work with small groups of students or individual students to reinforce therapy techniques and activities.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
- Support, participate, and assist in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and ethical standards governing speech-language pathology assistant services in schools.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program or related field.
- Maryland state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an SLPA.
- Previous experience as an SLPA assisting the SLP in a school or pediatric setting is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, educators, and support staff.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to assist in managing caseload and documentation.
- Dedication to providing culturally competent and student-centered care.
- medical, dental, and vision on day 1, employer pays 50% of the monthly cost
- 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5%
- subscription to the CEU platform
- 40 hours PTO/sick time
- professional liability insurance
- MD license reimbursement
- National Certification Stipend