Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Mission and Priorities: At Childrens Health Council, we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships. Job Description: In cooperation with other service providers and Speech & Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will provide recommendations, and organize and implement services for the students of Esther B Clark and Sandhill School. This role reports to the Lead Speech Language Pathologist. Qualifications:

• Required Professional Certifications through DCA as determined by ASHA
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the administration of a Speech and Language program.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education law and best practices for special education.
• Completion of relevant externships.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Demonstrated success with students from educationally underserved areas.

Education and Training:

• Receipt of a bachelors degree in communication sciences and disorders from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and/or professional training in communication sciences and disorders

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will be responsible for the following job duties Individual Education Program Process

• Provide administrative support in the appraisal of the speech and language needs of students to design and implement appropriate remediation, instructional plans and strategies
• Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team with regard to providing updates on student progress.
• Assist teams in the development of IEPs that address communication and literacy needs of students.
• Implement a variety of instructional activities to meet the students individual language and speech goals/objectives.
• Provide progress updates on strategies for student achievement in the context of IEP goals and adjustments to intervention strategies based on student performance.
• Assist with reports to the extent permitted by IEP parameters as well as in accordance with regional and school-specific guidelines.

Training/Communication/Support

• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to deliver the level of support that promotes student success in general education classes.
• Share the abilities and disabilities with each students socio-educational support team and provide training to facilitate alignment with meeting the students core curriculum instructional needs.
• Consult with classroom and site staff, to understand if intervention strategies are facilitating student communication and literacy as well as model the strategies for staff that promote student achievement.
• Support and facilitate professional development activities and objectives for general education staff and school administrators as needed.
• Report on the social and educational needs of the students within the scope of the speech and language programs
• Develop parent education programs to assist parents in the understanding and remediation of speech and language needs when appropriate.

Interpersonal and Agency Relations / Communications

• Consult with SLPs and managers regularly regarding service delivery needs and expectations.
• Consult with community agencies, medical personnel, parents, and other professionals, and act as a liaison among these groups for students with communicative disorders.
• Keep attendance records, computerized IEP records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for the state reports and program accountability.
• Participate in EBC professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Ability/Skills To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Passion for the CHC mission and diversity, equity and inclusion, and commitment to ensure that EBC views all of its work through a DEIB lens
• Must be knowledgeable in basic behavior management
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously and in a team setting
• Flexibility in scheduling appointments and punctuality in meeting all commitments
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with community members potentially both in person and over the phone, email, or Zoom
• Ability to anticipate the need for and to take initiative in problem-solving
• Ability to learn quickly and handle projects from inception to completion
• Good public relations skills

Physical Requirements: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. It will be necessary for the EBC SLPA to occasionally attend after-school or agency-wide events that take place after regular school hours. The EBC SLPA is expected to attend such events as they are scheduled. Compensation: Range: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour Pay Type: Hourly * The starting hourly rate for this position is as shown above. The actual hourly rate is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Equal Opportunity Employer: CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: [email protected] .