
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- Dallas Tx
- 01/10/2023
The Invo-Progressus team is hiring a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the South Dallas, TX area. Our Speech-Language Pathologists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to foster the speech, language and overall communication development of our students. We specialize in evaluating the communication needs of the individual child and collaborating with a school-based team to design the most effective intervention plan for a specific school site.
Our core belief is that communication skills are the foundation for the acquisition of academic skills and the social relationships necessary to maximize success at school. Our interventions and service models include direct service, consultation, and evaluation, as well as school staff and parent education. We serve public schools, county educational programs, charter schools, homeschool programs and private schools. Our students range in age from 3 to 21 years and include mild to profound deficits in the following areas:
Articulation/Phonology – the production of individual sounds in words
Fluency – the steady flow or smoothness of speech production
Receptive Language – the ability to understand language
Expressive Language – the ability to convey thoughts, ideas and feelings
Pragmatic Language – social language use in context
Voice – volume and quality of vocal output
Our dynamic team of Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants are supported by continuous in-house mentoring and professional development opportunities. These include regularly scheduled TheraChat™ meetings and multi-disciplinary team collaboration. All of our therapists maintain continuing education requirements and we value the pursuit of additional training as well as the application of current research to ensure that we, as a team, stay on the cutting edge of advancements in our field.
Requirements:
State licensure or ability to obtain required licensure
Experience working in school programs or with pediatric populations is preferred
Proficiency implement SLP therapy treatment for school-aged children with cognitive communication disorders, speech and/or language impairments or delays under the supervision of a SLP
Serve as a member of the IEP Team for students with speech and/or language concerns
Facilitate goals and objectives per child’s educational plan
Maintain appropriate records
Work in coordination with school personnel and parents to develop appropriate programs for eligible students
Ability to effectively communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents
Ensure all services are performed in accordance with state laws and regulations
Perform other SLPA duties/responsibilities required by the Program and within the scope of licensure and/or certification
Benefits:
Competitive compensation with flexible pay options
Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with a discretionary company match)
Flexible Spending Plan for medical and dependent coverage
Professional Liability Coverage
Licensure reimbursement
Annual Professional Development stipend
Professional membership stipend
Unlimited CEUs through the Progressus Pathways Learning Center
Unparalleled mentoring and support
Many More!