School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP)
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
Location: La Plata, MD
School District: Charles County Public Schools
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
Rate: $35-40 W2 per hour (All Direct and Indirect Time Paid Equally)

Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!

Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referred

About the Company:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.

We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to join our team in Charles County Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' communication and language development within the school setting.

Job Description:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Charles County Public Schools to find a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to join their team.

As a School-Based Speech Language Pathology Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome communication challenges, improve their speech and language skills, and achieve their educational goals within the Charles County School System. Under the guidance and supervision of licensed Speech Language Pathologists, your work will directly contribute to the success and well-being of students in the school environment.

Additional Details:

Expected Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Workplace Setting: In-person school
Number of Hires: 1

• Under the supervision of an SLP, you will provide therapy services to school-aged students of varying ages and disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program or related field.
• SLPA MD State Licensure
• 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.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans
• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• National Certification Stipend
• CEU Platform Reimbursement
• Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)
• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)
• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details.

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