Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - School - (SLPA - School)

RN.com; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare partners with a Houston-area school district to hire a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a contract position. The SLPA will provide direct therapy to students under the supervision of a licensed SLP in a fast-paced educational environment.

Responsibilities include co-therapy with supervising SLP, observing students, collecting materials, coordinating IEP paperwork, tracking progress, and reporting data to the supervising SLP; the SLPA will not conduct evaluations or

Qualifications

• Direct therapy under supervision of licensed SLP
• Assist with co-therapy and data collection
• Assist with IEP paperwork and progress reporting

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services to students under direct supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Co-therapy with supervising SLP.
• Student observations and data tracking.
• Gather and organize assessment and therapy materials.
• Coordinate IEP paperwork and reporting observations to supervising SLP.
• Adhere to state supervision requirements and regulations.

Job description

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a well-respected school district in Houston, Texas to hire a highly motivated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a contract position. SLPA clinicians must be willing to support a friendly, positive, and professional environment while working in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities for this role include providing direct therapy services to students under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP. Other responsibilities might include co-therapy with supervising SLP, student observations, gathering assessment and therapy materials, gathering IEP paperwork, tracking data, and reporting observations and data to supervising SLP. SLPA is responsible for understanding state supervision requirements and coordinating and meeting with supervising SLP to ensure compliance with all regulations. SLPA will not complete formal evaluations, write IEPs, or otherwise act in place of a licensed SLP.