Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Interviews being scheduled immediately

• Flexible Schedule
• Health/Dental/Vision (FT only)
• Paid Travel
• Paid Time Off (FT only)
• Referral Bonuses

SLPA will work in the school setting in the Gadsden City, AL

This role will assist speech-Language Pathologist. Under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist,the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to,direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA serves students who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct assistance for Speech Language voice fluency hearing to students under the supervision of the SLP.
• Follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols.
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives, and reports the information to the SLP.
• Assists the SLP during assessments, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties;prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities
• Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom.
• Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports.
• Assists in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional requirements, and creates an orderly and clean learning environment;may implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or other problems to the SLP.

Qualifications

License or Certification:

• Must be in possession of current SLPA certificate on or before the first day of employment.
• CPR certification, TB skin test, Auto Insurance, and Driver License

Education, Training and Experience:

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor degree in and/or graduation from a Speech-Language Pathology assistant certificate program.
• Experience is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• SLPA Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person