Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Charter

United Cerebral Palsy Of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance (free option after 1年

dental insurance options

free life insurance

paid time off

discounted on-site childcare

403B/Retirement match

short & long term disability

support in continuing your education.

Job summary

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based position at United Cerebral Palsy Of Central Florida follows the school calendar and provides direct therapy services to students in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Reporting to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered, the SLP-A ensures a high-quality therapy program by supporting the Speech Language Pathologist, coordinating with teachers, and documenting progress and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders.
• Active Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and implements appropriate and effective therapy sessions/interventions based on students’ needs.
• Assists speech language pathologist in establishing goals.
• Meets productivity; ensures all students on his/her caseload receive services according to the frequency and duration of their IEPs.
• Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporating students' therapy goals into classroom activities.
• Participates in meetings as assigned.
• Identifies and pursues appropriate equipment based on students’ needs.
• Reports accountability data according to UCP guidelines.
• Completes and submits accurate documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: UCP Pine Hills Campus - Orlando, FL 32808

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based position follows the school calendar and is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida students according to all local, state, and federal regulations. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based reports to the school principal at each campus where services are rendered. The Speech Language Pathology Assistant – School-Based ensures all students under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each student’s abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts and implements appropriate and effective therapy sessions/interventions based on students’ needs.


• Assists speech language pathologist in establishing goals.


• Meets productivity; ensures all students on his/her caseload receive services according to the frequency and duration of their IEPs.


• Collaborates with education staff to facilitate incorporating students' therapy goals into classroom activities.


• Participates in meetings as assigned.


• Identifies and pursues appropriate equipment based on students’ needs.


• Reports accountability data according to UCP guidelines.


• Completes and submits accurate documentation.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders


• Active Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the State of Florida

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting.


• New graduates will be considered.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees!

Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include:

• health insurance (free option after the first year)


• dental insurance options


• free life insurance


• paid time off


• discounted on-site childcare


• 403B/Retirement match


• short & long term disability


• support in continuing your education.