Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Who We Are: Jabbergym has a well-established community reputation for inspiring children to have fun while providing them with the tools to realize their fullest potential. Our collaborative, caring, and skilled therapists are catalysts for goal achievement as they address the needs of the whole child.

Purpose of the position:The purpose of the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant is to provide language therapy with students who have been identified with communication disorders with guidance and supervision of a Certificated Speech-Language Pathologist. As well as working within a dynamic, student focused team in identifying, training, and implementing intervention strategies that are appropriate for the student’s age and functional level.

Job Group Classification: Jabbergym

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $48,000 - $72,000/Yr

Depending on Experience:

SLPA 0-5 Years $48,000 - $58,000

SLPA 5-10 Years $58,000 - $66,560

SLPA 10 Years $66,560 - $72,000

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life, Legal & Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation for full-time employees
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts with AT&T
• Team environment
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for wage increase after the first evaluation
• Up to $1,000 CEU Reimbursement after one year of employment
• Up to $500 License Reimbursement after one year of employment

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide speech-language therapy assistance to students that are appropriate for the age and needs of the students.
• Work with students with a variety of communication disorders and complex communication needs.
• Follow and implement treatment plans established by the supervising SLP, maintain documentation and data toward therapy goals, documents the progress toward goals, and reports information to the supervising SLP.
• Assists with documentation and clerical duties as needed by SLP.
• Assist in the preparation of therapy materials such as core boards, choice boards, communication books, visual icons, Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices (AAC), and equipment for therapy activities.
• Adapt and modify materials and equipment to meet the students’ needs.
• Assist in the maintenance of student records.
• Interact and communicate with children, adults, families, and caregivers from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

For Employees Assigned To Schools Full-Time

• Although employment is at-will, Therapists are expected to work 206 days during the school year (consisting of 200 in-person student instruction days and related preparation time, plus six (6) days of instructional and training days, and may be asked to attend additional scheduled events (i.e., Open House) on school days).
• Point Quest’s operational calendar runs from July 1 to June 30. The school year, including Extended School Year classes (ESY), generally runs approximately August to mid-July. A schedule will be announced for each job site each year. 2-3 days of training and new hire orientation are generally scheduled for the first week of August. Vacation is strongly encouraged to be taken during school breaks and during summer. We request that therapists avoid scheduling vacations during ESY and scheduled trainings.

Objectives or goals to measure performance:

• Confidentiality
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures
• Accurate work product
• Timeliness in completing assignments
• Positive team attitude
• Taking initiative in unassigned tasks
• Staff development and training
• Improved personal professional growth and education
• Demonstration of good decision making
• Positive customer service attitude and communications
• Excellent attendance and punctuality

Minimum Skills or Qualifications:

• Minimum Associate of Arts degree in speech-language pathology assistant or communication disorders, or graduation from a speech-language pathology assistant program.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a valid California State license to serve as a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board; prior SLPA experience in educational or clinical settings is preferred.
• Experience working in a school or treatment setting for students with learning or social/emotional problems is preferred.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
• Pro-Act, CPI and/or CPR certification helpful
• Working knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
• Computer-literate; knowledge of standard company software applications, internet
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Problem-solving ability and proven accuracy with detailed information
• Proficient written and verbal English language communication skills, including business writing and professional telephone manner
• Reliability, dependability and flexibility

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to be able to sit and view computer screens for extended periods of time
• The noise intensity level is moderate to high
• Requires frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, hearing, and talking
• Must be able to see and hear within normal range with or without correction.

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

PQG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law.

Jabbergym is a Member of the Point Quest Group. Employment is offered by Point Quest