Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

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
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more starting the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Licensure and Certifications

At Covelo Group, we advocate for our candidates to secure the best possible compensation and benefits packages available. If you're looking to take your school district career to the next level, we want to hear from you today!

This pay range represents Covelo Group's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will be dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances. Covelo Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.