Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at Advantage Charter Academy (Part-Time)

Job Title

This position is scheduled for 12 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Baker, LA, Advantage Charter Academy opened in 2014 and serves 600+ K-8 students every year. At Advantage, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Advantage Charter Academy

• B-rated school, ranked as the top school in Baker.
• Vibrant school culture fostering positivity and inclusivity.
• Personalized coaching support tailored for individual growth.
• Abundance of leadership opportunities for students and staff alike.
• Enthusiastic scholars eager to engage in learning.
• Continuous professional development opportunities both within and outside the school premises.
• Proud recipient of various awards including Family Favorite Charter, Staff Satisfaction, Safety, Parent Recognition, and Chambers of Commerce accolades.
• We are open to considering qualified Speech-Language Pathologists as either employees or independent contractors

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
• Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations and help gather data on student performance.
• Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
• Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
• Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists.
• Manage student behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
• Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions.
• Organize and manage student data and records.
• Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials.
• Provide feedback to students and caregivers and educate them on exercises to improve communication skills.
• Work with SLPs, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Key qualifications and requirements for this assignment include:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• Provisional SLPA's require 100 clinical practicum hours, while full SLPA's require 225 clinical practicum hours.
• The first 100 hours are completed through the education institution, while the remaining 125 can be obtained through on-the-job hours. This can be at a school supervised by a fully SLP.
• Experience working in a school setting, preferably with K-12 populations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervising speech-language pathologists and school personnel.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be physically able to perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Must possess hand and finger dexterity for accurate input and output of computer data.
• Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in a high traffic, indoor environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.