School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Job Title: School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Location: Katy, TX

School District: Katy ISD

Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services

About Us:

Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a reputable, client-centered agency that is woman owned and therapist led. Our team consists of Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Special Education Teachers. We emphasize the use of evidence-based, personalized care. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to join our team and contribute to the well-being and communication development of the students we serve.

Position Overview:

As an Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping students overcome communication challenges, improve their speech and language skills, and achieve their educational goals. Under the guidance and supervision of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, your work will directly contribute to the success and well-being of students in the school environment.

** ** Requirements:** Texas State SLPA licensure **

Recent Texas public school experience as an SLPA for over 6 months

** ** Additional Details:** **

** Katy ISD is looking to support 3 elementary schools. This district maintains a manageable caseload by trying to keep all SLPAs at no more than 50 students per caseload. **

What our employees say about working for us:

• "Culture is friendly and inclusive." *

• "Everyone is very supportive and willing to help each other." *

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program or related field.

• TX State licensure or eligibility for licensure as an SLPA.

• Willing to provide supervision hours for licensing if needed

• Previous experience as an SLPA in private practice or a pediatric setting is preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, educators, and support staff.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to assist in managing caseload and documentation.

• Dedication to providing culturally competent and student-centered care.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of a Licensed SLP and SLPA will:

• Provide speech and language therapy interventions, exercises, and activities to support the client's communication, articulation, fluency, and language skills.

• Support the implementation of treatment plans and carryover of therapy goals

• Assist in monitoring and documenting the client's progress, communicating findings to the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Work with individual students to reinforce therapy techniques and activities.

• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including session notes and progress reports

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and distric regulations and ethical standards governing speech-language pathology assistant services within the school setting

Benefits

• Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 50% employer contribution

• 401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 % and 5% (also a part-time benefit)

• Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)

• TX State Licensure Reimbursement

• CEU Reimbursement

• National Certification Stipend

• Professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)

• Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)

• Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)

• Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)

• Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)

Please see our website here to learn more about us: https://stridesspeechtherapy.com

Please contact Dana Morgan for more information and additional details. Email: danamorgan@stridesspeechtherapy.com / Phone: 443-247-5517