Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

Pediatric Developmental Services; Independence (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Matching

CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A) to provide speech therapy services in school settings. You will work with diverse students, teachers, specialists, and families to support communication goals.

You will conduct evaluations, implement IEP/504-based plans, write progress reports, and help develop treatment plans that enhance students' language, articulation, and social communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality speech-language therapy services to students based on their IEPs/504 plans.
• Conduct evaluations, assessments, and write reports to identify strengths and areas of concern in speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.
• Assist in developing treatment plans (IEPs/504 plans) to support students' overall educational improvement.
• Interact with students, teachers, specialists, parents, and colleagues daily to support student progress.
• Help students become successful in school and beyond through speech-language therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services is seeking to hire a full-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A) to ensure the children in the school you are assigned are given the right speech therapy services. Do you enjoy working with children in a school setting? Would you like to improve the lives of students through exceptional speech therapy? If so, this may be the SLP-A position for you!

This SLP-A position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SLP-A

As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A), you spend most of your day utilizing your excellent communication skills as you interact with a diverse population of students, teachers, specialists, parents, and colleagues to improve the lives of the children you work with. You provide high-quality speech-language therapy services to students based on their IEPs/504 plans. Conducting evaluations, assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports, you determine the strengths and areas of concern in speech, voice, fluency, pragmatics, language, and oral motor skills.

In order to support students in their overall educational improvement, you assist in developing treatment plans (IEPs/504 plans). Helping students become successful in a school setting and beyond through speech-language therapy, is meaningful work that builds a rewarding career. Plus, boredom is never a factor because no two days are alike and every student is unique. As an SLP-A, you love being able to work with these exceptional students and aid them in their success.

Do you have strong communication skills? Are you self-motivated? Are you patient and willing to problem solve? Can you easily connect with children and their parents? If so, you may be perfect for this SLP-A position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.