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

• 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:

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• Provisional SLPAs require 100 clinical practicum hours while full SLPAs require 225 clinical practicum hours.
• The first 100 hours are completed through the education institution while the remaining 125 can be obtained through on-th-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 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
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