Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

The Menta Education Group•North Aurora, IL

2d•$38,000 - $70,000

About The Position

As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with The Menta Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the studentsâ IEPâs. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process. The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults, ages 17-22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration, skill development, health and wellness, behavior regulation, and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real-world experiences to maximize each participant's independence. Students gradually transition through different placements, practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands-on projects and student-led businesses. As students progress, they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving, effective communication, time-management, self-advocacy, community integration, transportation, adaptive living skills, and related work behaviors.

Requirements

Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
We seek SLPAs who can navigate school-based therapy smoothly, who are well-organized & can have good rapport with the children they work with.

Responsibilities

Supervise students, in groups and individually, monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion, frustration & emotional upset.
Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.