Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at Advantage Charter Academy (Part-Time)

National Heritage Academies • Baker, LA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Advantage Charter Academy, located in Baker, LA, is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join their team. This position is scheduled for 12 hours per week. Advantage Charter Academy, established in 2014, serves over 600 K-8 students and is recognized as a B-rated school and the top school in Baker. The school fosters a vibrant culture of positivity and inclusivity, offering personalized coaching, leadership opportunities, and continuous professional development. They are proud recipients of numerous awards, including Family Favorite Charter and Staff Satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
• Provisional SLPA's require 100 clinical practicum hours, while full SLPA's require 225 clinical practicum hours.
• The first 100 hours are completed through the education institution, while the remaining 125 can be obtained through on-the-job hours. This can be at a school supervised by a fully SLP.
• Experience working in a school setting, preferably with K-12 populations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervising speech-language pathologists and school personnel.

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.

Benefits

• Personalized coaching support tailored for individual growth.
• Abundance of leadership opportunities for students and staff alike.
• Continuous professional development opportunities both within and outside the school premises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level