Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Slpa)

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Supervisor/Reports To: Owner, Sunny Speech Solutions, LLC
Days: 72 (2 days/week for 2023-24 school year)

Position Information: Come and work for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
owned business. Training and supervision will be provided by an experienced SLP who
loves working with SLPAs in the school setting. This is a part-time position for a local
charter school.

About Us : Sunny Speech Solutions, LLC is a local, therapist owned business providing
private speech and language therapy and staffing solutions for schools. The
Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist has 30 years of experience working in
schools and extensive knowledge of roles and responsibilities to support
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist in providing services for students identified with Speech Language Impairments
in the school setting under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language
Pathologist (SLP).

Serve as a member of the educational team by consulting and collaborating with
Supervising SLP, campus/district SLPs, campus staff, and Special Education team
regarding services to students.

Self-identify as an SLPA with families, campus staff, and other school district personnel
and strictly adhere to practice guidelines as outlined by Colorado Department of
Education (CDE) for an SLPA.

Provide direct and indirect interventions based on the IEP and implement lesson
plans, as directed by the Supervising SLP, through a variety of service delivery
models.

Assist the Supervising SLP in creating therapy materials for intervention and carry-over.

Collect data and maintain records as designed by the Supervising SLP and district
guidelines, including maintaining accurate and timely documentation of services
provided and student progress.

Perform clerical duties such as assisting the Supervising SLP with scheduling,
material preparation, and other campus activities.

Submit accurate and timely monthly timesheets to Sunny Speech Solutions,LLC.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising SLP.

Characteristics/Knowledge & Skills:

Communicates effectively with others including being able to self-advocate for needs
and support.

Demonstrates resourcefulness and flexibility in a variety of settings.

Displays compassion when working with students and families.

Maintains confidentiality in all settings.

Demonstrates effective use of technology for record keeping and therapy interventions.

Prioritizes tasks and responsibilities, especially during high stress situations.

Has the ability to lift up to 20lbs, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Licenses/Certifications/Other:

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Authorization

P rofessional Liability Insurance

Criminal background check required for hire.