Speech and Language Pathology Assistant/SLPA Burlington area

LIFESPAN INCORPORATED • Burlington, NC

9d • $32 - $36

About The Position

If making a lasting difference in a child's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN is hiring an experienced, compassionate, creative, patient, friendly, and reliable Childcare Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to work closely with childcare educators, administrators and families to support children ages birth to 5 years with behavioral and social-emotional health concerns in a blended, inclusive environment. What we do: LIFESPAN’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. As a North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program provider, we offer a child-centered literacy focused curriculum to prepare eligible children, 4 and 5 years of age, for success in Kindergarten and beyond. As a Childcare Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in an Early Learning Center, you will develop individual goals for the students and plan and implement activities to assist them with reaching those goals. LIFESPAN is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Requirements

• Pass NCDEE criminal record and healthcare registry check
• Pass Drug Screen
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation
• Associates Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or related field
• NC SLPA Registration (required)
• Specialized knowledge in working with preschool special education students and experience with interventions and strategies used to support children with social/emotional and behavioral health concerns.
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)

Responsibilities

• Deliver Coaching and mentoring to early care and education programs and educators
• Collaborate with local Smart Starts and schools, NCPRE-K, all classrooms and teachers to facilitate a positive social/emotional learning environment for children with behaviors and/or trauma related behaviors that encourages cooperation and constructive peer relationships.
• Initial Evaluation and identification of the needs of the child
• Communicate expectations and provide guidance to teachers
• Mentor classroom and staff and model appropriate social/emotional redirection
• Conduct home trainings as needed
• Consults with support personnel and families to address student concerns (challenging behaviors, difficulty with peer interaction, aggression, extreme shyness, difficulty following routines and focusing etc.) and educate caregivers on the child’s goals and experiences and provide information on how to use community resources and at home coping skills and materials to reinforce the skills learned at the program.
• Mentor children to help build social skills and relationships.
• Participate in IEP meetings with local school system.
• Maintain and attend regular trainings with early childhood behavior professional agencies

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees