Speech & Language Pathology Assistant

KIPP SoCal Public Schools • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant will provide speech and language therapy for students in grades K-8 at various KIPP SoCal school sites. They will focus on developing students’ oral communication skills to support their ability to access their educational program. They will report to the Specialized Services Program Manager and will be supported and supervised by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a SLPA program from an accredited program required
• Valid California Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with students in a school setting
• Demonstrated results working with students
• Ability to travel to multiple school sites across South, Southeast and East Los Angeles

Nice To Haves

• Fluency is Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to students under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist
• Provide direct treatment in individual and/or small group settings
• Follow and implement treatment plans
• Document student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives
• Tracker services in Wellilgent
• Participate in IEP meetings of students on assigned caseload
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure that students meet the goals outlined in their IEPs
• Provide individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills
• Communicate with families of students on assigned caseload regarding progress toward IEP goals
• Participate as a member of the regional Special Education team
• Manage special projects as they relate to Special Education.

Benefits

• Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
• 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of cost
• Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP Socal
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, Pet Insurance, etc.)
• Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
• Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, tuition reimbursement for dependents, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees