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

Behavioral Health Associates•Lehighton, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

BHA is an educational organization made up of licensed academic private schools in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It provides academic learning environments 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) and serves on the multidisciplinary team throughout the year, including during summer ESY services. Services are provided at BHA locations in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist provides supervision and caseload management. BHA encourages recent graduates 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 the leadership team 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, including Microsoft/Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to use technology effectively 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 Pennsylvania requirements governing SLP-A education, training, and scope of practice.
Administer screenings for clinical interpretation by the supervising SLP.
Assist the supervising SLP with student assessments, including preparing the testing environment and materials and taking notes as directed.
Administer and score assessment and progress-monitoring tools when qualified and when the supervising SLP has verified competence, without providing clinical interpretation.
Implement documented care plans and protocols, including IEPs, 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 to teach student and family goals under the plan of care developed by the supervising SLP.
Provide treatment through service models directed by the supervising SLP, including individual, group, classroom-based, co-treatment, and telepractice services.
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 on interactions to support skill carryover.
Share objective information about student performance with families and other service providers, without interpretation or recommendations, as directed by the SLP.
Program augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Train and provide technical assistance to students, staff, and families in using AAC devices.
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, to support accurate implementation, data recording, and student interaction.
Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.