Full Time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Overview

Educators (you!), are the heart of a school. They are not only allowed, but encouraged to take the time needed to build deep and meaningful relationships with their students and then use those relationships to create rich and connected communities. They are expected to elevate the inner-brilliance and voice of every child so that they are seen, affirmed, and validated. They understand that education is an act of social justice and they lean in to that potential. Speech Pathologists have the unique opportunity to work with children at The Gathering Place who are in Special Education to provide the additional layers of support they need to thrive and engage fully with the unique learning experience offered at The Gathering Place. 

If that sounds like a place you want to work, we’d recommend you apply.

Details

• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants have an assigned caseload of students with speech impairments who have IEPs.


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants oversee the development of a child with a speech impairment’s IEP, its implementation, progress monitoring, and re-evaluations as needed.


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants assist in the collection of referral information data for students suspected of having a speech impairment


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants plan, schedule, and implement all direct and/or indirect speech services as needed


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants support scheduling, facilitating, preparing, and/or participating as a member of ARD committees


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants consult and collaborate with instructional staff, school personnel, and caregivers regarding student communication needs


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants collect data and send progress reports on a quarterly basis.


• Speech Language Pathologist Assistants must work under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.


• ​​Speech Language Pathologist Assistants are expected to be flexible outside of school hours to accommodate families who cannot attend ARD or family meetings during school hours.


• There are three weeks of summer professional development starting mid-July and several professional development days built into the calendar throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university


• Minimum 50 hours of supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience


• Current license as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant from the Texas State Board of Examiners (SBOE) for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of $45,000 - $55,000 set by experience


• High-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options with 50% of all costs (individual or family) covered by The Gathering Place


• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance


• Tax-free FSA account that The Gathering Place will match for up to $450


• 13 PTO days per year (this includes sick, personal, bereavement, religious, vacation, and any other days needed off from work)


• 12 weeks paid parental leave, which includes adoptions

Commitment to Diversity

The Gathering Place seeks to establish a diverse staff that reflects the identities of our children. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of a person's actual or perceived identity with regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, nationality, pregnancy, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, parental status, or any other distinguishing physical, or genetic characteristics. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff as well as potential staff members.