NP PG - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Childrens Guild•Chillum, MD

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to children enrolled in The Children’s Guild school program who have communication needs affecting their educational participation. Services are determined by the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and the IEP Team, and delivered under the direction of the SLP. The SLPA provides push-in and pull-out services according to student needs and individualized education plans, develops and implements IEPs for students on their caseload, and tracks progress. The SLPA may assist with speech assessments or work with an SLP to conduct them. The position involves collaborating with teaching teams, primary caregivers, and other professionals to address children’s communication needs and promote understanding of communication. The SLPA fulfills assigned students’ IEP requirements in accordance with the terms of each IEP and applicable COMAR regulations. Key areas include documentation, service delivery, communication and collaboration, and professional growth.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders from an accredited institution.
License or certificate as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Examiners in AUD/HAD/SLP.
Certified in or eligible for certification in crisis management.
Certified in or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aid.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full-time post-master’s speech-language experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, collaborate on, and write IEPs in a timely manner.
Complete quarterly progress reports for each student within the IEP timeframe.
Prepare accurate and timely service notes and service trackers.
Provide services as mandated in each student’s IEP.
Consult with classroom staff about student services and interventions to support student success.
Collaborate with the IEP Team.
Communicate with parents or guardians about student progress and interventions, and document service-related communications in electronic records and/or school databases.
Provide discipline-specific expertise in collaboration with team members, including classroom staff.
Maintain open communication with the supervisor and keep the supervisor updated.
Participate in school-based professional development, orientation training, required annual training, supervision sessions, and school meetings.
Attend external training, webinars, and/or courses to maintain licensure.
Assist with speech assessments or work with an SLP to conduct assessments, as needed.