SLP Assistant: Collaborative, ABA-Integrated Therapy

Birchtree; Portsmouth, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & PTO

Health insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vision

Job summary

Birchtree Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support its Speech and Language program for students with autism. The role involves helping with assessments, data collection, and implementing individualized communication plans under ASHA guidelines.

The position requires NH licensure as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience with AAC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Communication Sciences and Disorders from an accredited program
• ASHA certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
• NH licensure as SLP Assistant
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience with autism preferred
• Strong computer literacy
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Familiarity with AAC devices and apps

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and progress monitoring to aid IEP development and implementation
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to tailor educational programs
• Assist the SLP with formal and informal assessments
• Integrate communication programming within ABA framework
• Consult with classroom staff to meet student outcomes
• Provide education and in-services for staff and parents
• Complete documentation, progress reports and billing logs
• Create data sheets and graphs for speech programming and updates
• Attend IEPs, parent conferences and meetings as required
• Create materials and supports to facilitate communication
• Maintain students' communication devices and software, update vocab files

Skills

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

AAC devices knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Tools

ASHA certification

Job description

Birchtree Center is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support its Speech and Language program for students with autism. The role involves helping with assessments, data collection, and implementing individualized communication plans under ASHA guidelines.

The position requires NH licensure as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience with AAC is preferred.