Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by a licensed supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SERVICE DELIVERY

• Self-identify as SLPA to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
• Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities.
• Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
• Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Provide guidance and treatment via telepractice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
• Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
• Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, maintenance of supplies and any equipment).

PREVENTION AND ADVOCACY

• Present primary prevention information to individuals and groups known to be at risk for communication disorders and other appropriate groups; promote early identification and early intervention activities.
• Advocate for individuals and families through community awareness, health literacy, education, and training programs to promote and facilitate access to full participation in communication, including the elimination of societal, cultural, and linguistic barriers.
• Support the supervising SLP in in-service trainings.
• Participate actively in professional organizations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) with an emphasis in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders
• Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and fluency disorders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Use of evidence-based practices in intervention
• Desire to continue to learn and grow and consumer of current research

Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP Texas’ competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an $0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.