NP PG - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

The-Children; Chillum (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Childrens Guild is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to children within the school program, under the direction of an SLP. You will work on IEPs, track progress, and may assist with assessments.

Responsibilities include delivering mandated services, collaborating with classroom staff, and communicating with parents to ensure student progress. Maryland licensure and ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorder from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year full-time post-master's speech-language experience with children preferred.
• Licensed or eligible as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with Maryland Board.

Responsibilities

• Timely development and writing of IEPs and quarterly progress reports.
• Deliver speech-language services as mandated by IEPs (push-in and pull-out).
• Collaborate with IEP Team, teachers, and parents to support student communication.
• Participate in supervision, professional development, and licensure-related trainings.

Skills

Documentation

IEP collaboration

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Are you interested in working with an organization that is transforming the way America cares for and educates its children?The Childrens Guild is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to provide speech and language services to children who demonstrate a functional inability to perform in an educational environment under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for all services.The SLPA will provide push-in and pull-out services based on the needs of the student and the services prescribed in the individualized education plan. The SLPA will develop, implement, and track progress on each students IEP on their caseload. The SLPA may also have to assist in completing speech assessments or work with another SLP to conduct assessments.SummaryTo provide diagnostic and therapeutic services relative to communicative skills to children enrolled in the Guild school program as determined appropriate by the Speech-Language Pathologist and the IEP Team; to collaborate with teaching teams, primary caregivers, and other professionals to meet the child's communicative needs; and to foster understanding about communication in general.To fulfill the IEP requirements of the assigned students in the terms set forth by the IEP and in compliance with all applicable COMAR regulations.CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual will retain accountability for the following Key Result Areas (KRAs).Key Result Area #1: DocumentationTimely development, collaboration, and writing of IEPsTimely completion of quarterly progress reports for each student within their IEPCompleting accurate and timely service notes and service trackersKey Result Area # 2: ServiceProviding services as mandated in each students IEPConsulting with classroom staff regarding student services and interventions to assist with student success.Key Result Area # 3: CommunicationCollaboration with the IEP TeamCommunicating with parents/guardians about student progress and interventions to assist with student success and completing documentation of communication services in the electronic record and/or electronic school databases.Providing discipline-specific expertise through collaboration with other team members including classroom staff.Maintain open lines of communication with supervisor and keep supervisor updated.Key Result Area # 4: Professional GrowthParticipate in school-based professional development and orientation training.Complete annual training required by the organization and regulatory bodies.Attend external training, webinars, and/or courses to maintain licensure.Participate in supervision sessions and school meetings.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperiencePossession of a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders form an accredited institution. A minimum of one (l) year of full-time post-master's speech-language experience working with children is preferred.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPossession of a license/certificate as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Examiners in AUD/HAD/SLP.Certified in or eligible for certification in crisis management.Certified in or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aid.