What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) position at Covelo Group?
Overview
Covelo Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join its Educational Services team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career meeting the unique needs of students in a school setting, this could be the role for you.
Covelo Group’s expert recruiters connect qualified allied health professionals with school districts across the U.S. We don’t place our applicants in just any job – we partner with you to match you with the right position to match your skills and advance your unique career goals.
Job Summary
As a school speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA), you will work under the direction of a speech-language pathologist to offer speech services to students who require intervention. You will be responsible for 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, to be determined by the school district. Depending on the individual needs of each student, you will work to help them overcome speech limitations in order to be successful in the classroom and develop essential communication skills. Prescribed therapies may include exercises to improve the development of oral motor skills, speech fluency, articulation, cognition, listening comprehension, and oral reading skills.
We are looking for a versatile SLPA who is willing to collaborate with a diverse group of students, educators, therapists, and administrators. Our ideal applicant is compassionate, steady under pressure, and capable of meeting the needs of students who require specialized speech therapy intervention.
Benefits Package
Competitive compensation
Health benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) retirement savings
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Experience
Prior SLPA experience working in a school setting is preferred but not required
Licensure and Certifications
Current Speech-Language Pathology licensure within the state of practice
Current Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Certification (C-SLPA)
BLS certification
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. If you’re looking to take your school district career to the next level, we want to hear from you today!
