Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

BASIS ED is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees. We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees. BASIS is seeking qualified candidates for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to join our bright, passionate team in the San Antonio Metro Area! Role Mission: BASIS Texas Charter Schools works to ensure the success of all students and to address any barriers which may impact students from achieving incredible academic and social outcomes. The Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant under the supervision of a Certified Speech Language Pathologist, key members of the Exceptional Student Services team partner with regional leaders, a portfolio of campus leaders, and teachers to maximize student outcomes. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) sets ambitious goals for BASIS student achievement and invests in students and families in accomplishing them. S/he will create a powerful learning environment and deliver purposeful therapy in order to close gaps in communication and academic skills. S/he will provide therapeutic intervention as designated by his/her supervising Speech Language Pathologist in the area of communication disorders, track student progress towards goals, and join the multidisciplinary team to ensure students academic success. S/he will seek excellence as an educator and a BASIS team member. The SLPA reports directly to the regional Lead SLP. This role involves some minor travel between assigned campuses. Location: This is a full-time on-site position located in an assigned BASIS Texas Region. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate. Review IEPs designed by Supervising Speech Language Pathologist and ARD Committee and ensure 100% implementation of extensive knowledge and provide top quality speech therapy services. Implement the treatment program or the Individual Education Program (IEP) by utilizing therapeutic interventions that are aligned to instruction with the collaboration of parents, general educators, special educators, and interventionists. Provide appropriate feedback to students as to accuracy of their responses Use appropriate stimuli, cues/prompts with the student to elicit behaviors as defined in the treatment protocol Maintain on task or redirect off task behavior of students in individual or group treatment, consistent with developmental age, communication style, and disorder Provide culturally appropriate treatment materials and behavioral reinforcement consistent with the student's developmental age, culture and disorder Monitor students' therapy and academic progress throughout the year in order to provide the supervising SLP an update on students' goals. Appropriately pace treatment session to ensure maximum student response Implement designated treatment objectives/goals in specific appropriate sequence Maintain Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, and Billing logs on a daily basis and review with the Manager and Supervising SLP on a weekly basis. Submit Therapy Logs on a Quarterly Basis to their Manager. Ensure and monitor students' progress in order to complete progress reports on a quarterly basis under the supervision of the Supervising SLP. Complete documentation by district timelines Obtain co-signature of supervising SLP on documentation Use professional terminology correctly in communication with supervising SLP Uphold ethical behavior as per State Guidelines Maintain client records in accordance with confidentiality regulations/laws as prescribed by supervising SLP Discuss confidential student information only at the direction of supervising SLP Identify self as an SLP-Assistant in all written and oral communication with the student, family, caregivers, and staff Demonstrate ability to explain to supervising SLP the scope of information that should be discussed with the student, family, caregivers and professionals. Actively participate in interaction with supervising SLP demonstrating use of supervisor's feedback Follow treatment protocol as developed and prescribed by supervising SLP Restate information/concerns to supervising SLP as expressed by student, family and caregivers as appropriate Direct student/family and caregivers to supervisor for IEP information What You Bring Competencies Required experience: Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorders from an accredited college or university. Valid Texas License as a Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. Must be able to climb ladders or scaffolding, or climb and work in overhead areas Must be able to work in a confined space or to crawl or move about on hands and knees. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 20 pounds (regularly/occasionally) Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running and climbing stairs. Must be able to lift and carry small children up to 40 pounds in case of emergency. Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including in times of excessive heat or cold Benefits and Salary: Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: Employer paid medical and dental insurance Vision insurance PTO Ability to add dependents 401k with partial match that grows over time Employee Assistance Program Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount) Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, View phone number on click.appcast.io. *As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities. Note: The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr BASIS.ed