Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A), Part-Time

Behavioral Health Associates•Lehighton, PA

About The Position

BHA is an educational organization comprised of licensed academic private schools in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It provides an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. Multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to support students. The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant provides speech-language therapy services to school-aged students as specified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The position serves students at BHA locations in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, throughout the school year and during summer extended school year (ESY) services. A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist provides supervision and caseload management. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Completed SLP-A certification.
ASHA SLP-A certification.
Obtain Pennsylvania Private School Teaching Certification upon hire; BHA will assist with the process.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership while maintaining professional boundaries.
Ability to positively represent and promote BHA services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to use technology for communication and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a school or mental health setting.

Responsibilities

Identify oneself as an SLP-A to students, families, staff, and others.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, FERPA, reimbursement requirements, and state rules governing SLP-A education, training, and scope of practice.
Administer screenings for clinical interpretation by the supervising SLP.
Assist the supervising SLP during student assessments, including preparing testing environments and materials and taking notes as directed.
Administer and score assessment tools when qualified under the examiner’s manual and when the supervising SLP has verified competence; do not provide clinical interpretation.
Administer and score progress-monitoring tools when qualified and when the supervisor has verified competence; do not provide clinical interpretation.
Implement documented care plans and protocols, including IEPs, IFSPs, and treatment plans, as developed and directed by the supervising SLP.
Provide direct therapy addressing treatment goals developed by the supervising SLP.
Adjust and document the amount and type of support or scaffolding provided during treatment.
Develop and implement activities and materials that address student and family goals in the supervising SLP’s plan of care.
Provide treatment through service delivery models directed by the supervising SLP, including individual, group, classroom-based, co-treatment, and telepractice models.
Document student performance, collect and calculate data, prepare charts and records, and report information to the supervising SLP in a timely manner.
Coach staff and caregivers by modeling and teaching communication strategies and providing feedback about interactions.
Share objective information about student performance with families and service providers as directed, without interpretation or recommendations.
Program augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and provide students, staff, and families with training and technical assistance in their use.
Develop low-tech AAC materials for students.
Participate in direct supervision by the SLP for each student at least every 30–60 days, depending on visit frequency and setting.
Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.