Speech-Language Pathology Assistant: AAC & Autism Support

Easterseals Southwest Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403 (b) matching

403(b) /ROTH

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Easterseals Southwest Florida seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct services to Academy students with special needs. You will conduct assessments, plan and implement therapy, document progress, and communicate with families and school staff.

AAC consultation for preschool through Grade 12 is included. The role requires a Master’s in communication sciences and disorders, ASHA CCCs, Florida licensure, and at least five years of experience with children who use AAC; MS

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders.
• Five years’ experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist with AAC experience preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Florida license and ASHA CCCs preferred; CPR/First Aid desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and assessments to determine intervention needs and develop treatment plans.
• Serve as liaison with clients, families, and school teams; coordinate treatment plans.
• Monitor and adjust treatment based on physician orders and progress toward goals.
• Develop home or community programming to support client performance.
• Document outcomes, discharge plans, and progress notes.
• Collaborate with academy staff on communication interventions and classroom adaptations.
• Provide training on visual supports and low/high-tech communication systems.
• Review effectiveness of speech therapy programs using predefined criteria.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Autism spectrum experience

Education

Master's degree in communication sciences and disorders

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Easterseals Southwest Florida seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct services to Academy students with special needs. You will conduct assessments, plan and implement therapy, document progress, and communicate with families and school staff.

AAC consultation for preschool through Grade 12 is included. The role requires a Master’s in communication sciences and disorders, ASHA CCCs, Florida licensure, and at least five years of experience with children who use AAC; MS