Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Menta; Country Club Hills (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 8

Employer match

Job summary

The Menta Group invites applications for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support students under IEP guidelines in a school setting. Caseloads range from early childhood to age 22, with details to be discussed at interview. Hours are 7:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, on a 10-month calendar.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois SLPA license, is well-organized, and can establish good rapport with children while delivering S-LP services and progress updates.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Illinois.
• Experience working with IEPs and school-based therapy environments.
• Ability to supervise students and communicate with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students, in groups and individually, ensuring behavior aligns with program expectations.
• Provide educational direction and support during moments of confusion, frustration, or emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for the student caseload.
• Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Collaborate with SLTs, teachers, and other school staff to support student progress.

Skills

IL SLPA license

IEP collaboration

Organizational skills

Rapport with children

Job description

As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with The Menta Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process.

Staff Hours: 7:30am - 3:00pm, M-F, following a 10-Month School Calendar.

• Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
• Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
• Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
• Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
• We seek SLPAs who can navigate school-based therapy smoothly, who are well-organized & can have good rapport with the children they work with.
• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's category
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

About Country Club Hills Tech & Trade

At CCH, we are dedicated to transforming lives and empowering our students through individualized support and exceptional instruction. Our mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where students of all abilities can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our core values drive our commitment to each student’s success. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, where every student is valued for their unique strengths and potential. Through personalized educational plans, we strive to meet the individual needs of each student, recognizing that no two learners are alike.

Our passionate and highly skilled educators are devoted to creating a safe and engaging learning environment. They employ innovative teaching strategies, leveraging technology and evidence-based practices, to unlock each student’s full potential. With a focus on differentiated instruction, we provide tailored support, addressing academic challenges and nurturing personal growth.

We understand that the journey to success extends beyond the classroom. Our comprehensive approach encompasses therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and a collaborative network of professionals, including social workers, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. We work closely with families and the broader community to ensure a holistic support system for our students.

We are committed to fostering resilience, self-advocacy, and lifelong learning skills. We empower students to become confident, independent thinkers and compassionate individuals who are prepared to navigate the complexities of the world. Through a combination of academic excellence, therapeutic support, and personalized attention, we strive to equip our students with the tools they need to overcome obstacles, reach their full potential, and discover their own unique paths to success.

The Country Club Hills Tech and Trade Center Transition Program is for young adults, ages 18-22, with unique learning, behavioral, social and emotional needs. This program helps prepare our Trainees for adulthood by providing career exploration, customized employment, specialized vocational and academic instruction embedded with Social Emotional Learning, and comprehensive support services.

Classroom instruction provides students with individualized strategies that are tailor made to meet the unique needs of each student. Our staff provide Trainees with frequent feedback, that is positive in nature, regarding their behavior and skills as they engage with others during the school day and while in the community. As Trainees continue to refine their skills, they have opportunities to generalize and apply their newly developed skills in various activities out in the community with the support of staff members.

The Transition Program also utilizes a pay level system to teach and reinforce LABOR expectations and the related skills needed to meet those expectations. Trainees earn work points by participating in assigned tasks and activities. Behavior points are earned for appropriate behavior. Bonus Points may be earned for meeting their LABOR expectations. Trainees enter our program on Level One and progress to Level Four. Students receive bi-monthly paychecks that are calculated based on the number of points earned and the Trainee’s pay level.

• Students who are not engaged in the learning process and cannot be easily redirected or re‑engaged are referred to the Unemployment Office. The focus while in this space is on the teaching and reinforcing prosocial behaviors utilizing a variety of non-restrictive behavioral interventions that is consistent with the student’s behavior intervention plan.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.