What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - Educational Services position at Covelo Group?
Covelo Group is a leading provider of educational services, committed to connecting qualified allied health professionals with school districts across the US. We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join our team, working under the direction of a speech-language pathologist to provide speech services to students who require intervention.
Job Summary
This role involves supporting an SLP in providing prescribed therapies according to the parameters set forth in students' individual education plans (IEP). You may also be asked to assist with speech evaluations, document student interventions and progress, and relay your observations to a supervising SLP.
Your students will vary in age from grades K-12, determined by the school district. Depending on the individual needs of each student, you will work to help them overcome speech limitations, developing essential communication skills. Prescribed therapies may include exercises to improve oral motor skills, speech fluency, articulation, cognition, listening comprehension, and oral reading skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work under the direction of a speech-language pathologist to provide speech services to students.
- Support the development of individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Assist with speech evaluations and document student interventions and progress.
- Relay observations to supervising SLPs.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- A graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Prior SLPA experience working in a school setting is preferred but not required.
- Current Speech-Language Pathology licensure within the state of practice.
- Current Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Certification (C-SLPA).
- BLS certification.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including health benefits eligibility after 30 days, 401(k) retirement savings, and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. At Covelo Group, we advocate for our candidates to secure the best possible compensation and benefits packages available. What's more, we'll guide you every step of the way, offering 24/7 on-call employer support.
