School-Based SLPA: Transform Student Speech & Language

Strides Therapy and Educational Services; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day 1 (Medical, etc

401k with match

PTO/sick time

State licensure reimbursement

National certification stipend

Group professional liability insurance

Educational Services Manager

Employee Assistance program

Cancer insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Catastrophe medical

Job summary

Strides Therapy & Educational Services in La Plata, MD is seeking a School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support licensed Speech-Language Pathologists in classrooms and related settings.

The SLPA will assist with assessments, provide targeted therapy, track progress, and help implement individualized plans while collaborating with teachers, families, and the school-based team. MD licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• MD state licensure or eligibility for licensure as SLPA.
• Experience as an SLPA in school or pediatric setting preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with students, parents, educators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting speech and language assessments under the direction of licensed Speech Language Pathologists.
• Provide speech and language therapy interventions, exercises, and activities to support students' communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and other school-based team members to implement classroom participation and social activities.
• Support implementation of individualized treatment plans and carryover of therapy goals into the classroom.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting students' progress, communicating findings to the supervising SLP.
• Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce therapy techniques.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records, including session notes, progress reports, and billing documentation.
• Support and participate in IEP meetings, team meetings, and school-based professional development.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards governing SLPA services in schools.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Culturally competent care

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in SLPA program

Job description

Strides Therapy & Educational Services in La Plata, MD is seeking a School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support licensed Speech-Language Pathologists in classrooms and related settings.

The SLPA will assist with assessments, provide targeted therapy, track progress, and help implement individualized plans while collaborating with teachers, families, and the school-based team. MD licensure or eligibility is required.