As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with The Menta Group you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students IEPs. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process.
Staff Hours: 7:30am - 3:00pm M-F following a 10-Month School Calendar.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students in groups and individually monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
- Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion frustration & emotional upset.
- Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
- Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
- Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
Qualifications
- Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- We seek SLPAs who can navigate school-based therapy smoothly who are well-organized & can have good rapport with the children they work with.
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Compensation Information:
- refer to the Student Services section for this positions category
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - $70000 a year
About Fox Tech Transition Program
The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults ages 17-22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration skill development health and wellness behavior regulation and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real-world experiences to maximize each participants independence.
Students gradually transition through different placements practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands-on projects and student-led businesses. As students progress they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving effective communication time-management self-advocacy community integration transportation adaptive living skills and related work behaviors.
Students Served: High School-Age 21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ASBA AAPSEC AASA CCSSO SEAA ASCD and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (Menta) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics gender identity and gender expression) color national origin religion age pregnancy or related conditions veteran status sexual orientation disability or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Mentas office.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with The Menta Group you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students IEPs. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process.Sta...
As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with The Menta Group you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students IEPs. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process.
Staff Hours: 7:30am - 3:00pm M-F following a 10-Month School Calendar.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students in groups and individually monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
- Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion frustration & emotional upset.
- Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
- Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
- Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
Qualifications
- Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- We seek SLPAs who can navigate school-based therapy smoothly who are well-organized & can have good rapport with the children they work with.
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Compensation Information:
- refer to the Student Services section for this positions category
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - $70000 a year
About Fox Tech Transition Program
The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults ages 17-22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration skill development health and wellness behavior regulation and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real-world experiences to maximize each participants independence.
Students gradually transition through different placements practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands-on projects and student-led businesses. As students progress they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving effective communication time-management self-advocacy community integration transportation adaptive living skills and related work behaviors.
Students Served: High School-Age 21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ASBA AAPSEC AASA CCSSO SEAA ASCD and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group (Menta) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics gender identity and gender expression) color national origin religion age pregnancy or related conditions veteran status sexual orientation disability or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Mentas office.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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