Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Sky Ranch Academy (Part-Time)

National Heritage Academies; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Sky Ranch Academy in Watkins, Colorado, seeks a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support SLPs with therapy sessions, screenings, data collection, and documentation.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in SLP Assisting (or BA with related coursework), strong communication, and computer proficiency; the school offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting or Bachelor’s degree with related coursework.
• Must pass a competency test approved by state board.
• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist SLPs in individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
• Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations; gather data.
• Prepare rooms and organize therapy materials.
• Communicate with students and professionals to meet emotional needs.
• Obtain case histories and complete observation checklists.
• Support behavior management during sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Compassion

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in SLP- assisting

Bachelor’s degree with related coursework

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

School Information

Located in Watkins, Colorado, Sky Ranch Academy opened in the fall of 2023 and serves students K-10. At Sky Ranch, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Sky Ranch Academy

• Small School with Big Support.
• Access top-tier curriculum, instructional tools, and resources.
• Positive culture with strong parental involvement.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Class leading safety measures and protocols, including a safety support team.
• Staff understand their purpose and receive support to achieve their goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
• Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations, and help gather data on student performance.
• Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
• Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students
• Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists
• Manage student behavior using appropriately designed management techniques
• Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions
• Organize and manage student data and records
• Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials
• Provide feedback to students and caregivers, and educate them on exercises to improve communication skills.
• Work with SLPs, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college, or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution as well as evidence of successful completion of courses developed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges.
• Assistants must achieve a passing score on a competency test approved by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail
• Ability to operate computer
• Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, and various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants

Equal-Opportunities Statement

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Pay, Benefits & Compensation

• $ 24.00 to $30.00 per hour will be the pay range and is commensurate with experience, education, and market as defined by NHA. The pay range listed is just one component of NHA's total compensation package.
• NHA provides excellent benefits for benefit eligible positions; to include medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental accident, and critical illness, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and disability, retirement savings (401K), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.