Area Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Area Speech Language Pathology Assistant to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk! 📲

As an Area Speech Language Pathology Assistant, you will work in consultation with the Area Speech Language Pathologist to provide high-quality speech therapy services across multiple Spectrum School locations within an assigned region. This includes, but is not limited to evaluating students, planning and implementing individualized therapy programs, monitoring progress, and collaborating with educational teams to enhance students' communication skills and overall development.

The Area Speech Language Pathology Assistant works under the support and direction of the Area Speech Language Pathologist and onsite Program Directors to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice are upheld across multiple school locations and education teams.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Evaluating students within designated programs to determine speech therapy needs and appropriate levels of service.
• Providing assistance to the SLP during assessments including but not limited to formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clinical duties.
• Conducting speech-language screening, without interpretation, using protocols developed by the Area SLP.
• Providing direct speech and language therapy assistance to students under the direction of the Area SLP, employing evidence-based strategies and techniques to improve speech, communication skills, language comprehension, and cognitive abilities which meet the individual age-appropriate needs of each child in their natural environment.
• Following and implementing documented treatment plans and protocols developed by the Area SLP.
• Documenting therapy sessions and progress notes accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with Spectrum policies and state regulations and reporting the information to the Area SLP.
• Maintaining detailed case records according to Spectrum policy and state regulations ensuring all authorized documentation, including billing, is completed accurately within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Fostering effective communication with families regarding session scheduling, make-up sessions, and progress updates.
• Collaborating and building rapport with teachers, parents, and related service providers to promote consistency and carryover of therapy goals into daily routines and educational activities.
• Participating actively in onsite multidisciplinary team meetings and regional conferences to discuss student progress and treatment recommendations.
• Scheduling activities, as well as preparing charts, records, graphs and data.
• Performing checks maintenance of equipment including but not limited to augmentative communication devices.
• Assisting the Area SLP with research projects, in-service training, and family/community education.
• Ensuring the express knowledge and approval of a supervising SLP is received prior to conducting evaluations, interpreting data, altering treatment plans, or performing any task.
• Supporting the overall program in ensuring execution of all compliance policies, protocols related items, and documentation.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to staying current with advancements in speech pathology and educational practices.
• Traveling between and maintaining appropriate onsite presence to support all Spectrum School locations within assigned region. Overnight travel may be required on occasion.
• Performing additional duties and/or projects at the request of onsite Program Directors or as assigned by the Area Speech Language Pathologist.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in speech pathology or a closely related field of study.
• Hold currently or have the ability to obtain a state speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) certification.
• A valid state driver’s license is required for travel between locations. 
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities and emotional disturbance.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance 
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off 
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance!

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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Education

• Bachelors or better in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Has License/Credentialing
• Speech Lang Path Assistan
• Driver Licenses

Skills

• Special Education
• Vocal Manding
• Non-Vocal Manding
• Language & Speech Development
• Multiple Disabilities
• Autism
• Personalized Instruction
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Office/Administrative

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)