Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Company: Seneca Family of Agencies
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 27, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewThe Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant works as a member of multi-disciplinary team and is a direct service provider in the implementation of the Speech and Language Individualized Educational Plan. The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant also acts in a consulting capacity around the delivery of an enriched language program to all students.

Seneca seamlessly interweaves special education services with rich therapeutic and behavioral supports. It is our goal to provide an enriching and successful environment where students' strengths are celebrated and their needs addressed with a variety of targeted interventions.

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. Celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion increases creativity, innovation, problem solving, and teamwork. Seneca's agency-wide DEI Advisory Board, Employee Resource Groups, and Language Practice Groups help our employees provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to the families we serve. For more information on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative, click here!Responsibilities

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• Provide consultation and professional development to support school staff in experiencing success with all students.
  
• Conduct screenings of students to determine the need for further assessment and assist SLP supervisor in completion of full assessments.
  
• Implement research-based speech and language interventions to individuals and groups per students' IEPs and/or intervention plans for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits.
  
• Engage in progress monitoring to guide instructional planning and decision-making.
  
• Prepare IEP paperwork and maintain files.
  
• Participate and chair IEP meetings and act as IEP case manager for assigned students.
  
• Engage caregivers in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs.
  
• Participate in professional learning communities to enhance practice and create coherence.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree required
    
  • Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Certification
    
    
  • At least 21 years of age
    
  • Valid California Driver's License with ability to be insured by Seneca's automobile policy
    
  • Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other state or federal requirements
    
    
    Schedule
    
    
    
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    • Monday - Friday
      
      
      Benefits
      
      
      
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      • Competitive salary
        
      • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage, as well as partially paid premiums for dependents.
        
      • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
        
      • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
        
        
      • 7 weeks of school breaks
        
      • 1 week of PTO, and 4 weeks of teacher days off
        
      • We provide a 403b retirement plan
        
        
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