Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist

The Opportunity

To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by a licensed supervisor.
 

Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Self-identify as Assistant SLP to families students patients clients staff and others. This may be done verbally in writing and/or with titles on name badges.
Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations reimbursement requirements and Assistant SLPs responsibilities.
Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
Document student performance (e.g. tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts records and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.

Administrative Support
Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the SLP.
Assist with departmental operations (scheduling recordkeeping maintenance of supplies and any equipment).

Prevention and Advocacy
Advocate for individuals and families through community awareness health literacy education and training programs to promote and facilitate access to full participation in communication including the elimination of societal cultural and linguistic barriers.
Support the supervising SLP in in-service trainings.
Participate actively in professional organizations.

Qualifications :

Education/Certification:
A bachelors degree (or higher) with an emphasis in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders
Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 

Skills:
Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech language and fluency disorders

Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence
Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Use of evidence-based practices in intervention
Desire to continue to learn and grow and consumer of current research
Spanish-English bilingual speaker
Experience providing therapy in Spanish to native Spanish-speaking students

Additional Information :

What We Bring to the Table:
Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
Paid family leave.
Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
Employee assistance programs.
KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans LifeLock identity protection life insurance and disability insurance.

EEO:
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job duties. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures providing
documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time