Founded in 1995, Orenda Education currently operates five public, tuition-free charter school campuses in Central Texas with a total district enrollment of 1,900. Our mission is to create new and innovative school choice opportunities in Central Texas for families seeking an alternative to the large, more traditional public school system. Each of our campuses serves a community educational niche that differs from the large traditional school model in several ways, from the smaller school size and project based learning to integration of twenty first century learning technology in all classes. With its existing assets, infrastructure, and systems in place, the organization is poised to grow to seven campuses and a total district enrollment of 2,500 over the next several years.

JOB TITLE:               SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO:          SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST & DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

SUPERVISES:           N/A

FLSA STATUS:         EXEMPT POSITION

SCHEDULE:              MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:45 AM-4:15PM

STIPEND: One time sign on stipend of $2000 to be paid at the end of the school year.

 POSITION SUMMARY: 

Assist the Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) with providing speech-language pathology service to students with speech, voice, or language disorders.  Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with the student’s ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

 

·         Assist the SLP in providing individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

·         Provide feedback to the Speech/Language Pathologist for modification of therapy plans.

·         Assist the SLP in developing materials for the students served.

 

·         Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and Speech-Language Pathologists regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

·         Assist with preparation of ARD documents and facilitate speech-only ARDs, when requested.

 

·         Create and support an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students. 

·         Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. 

·         Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials

 

·         Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents including Medicaid billing. 

·         Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. 

·         Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations. 

·         Maintain a positive and productive relationship with administrators. 

·         Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents. 

·         Assist with ordering and inventorying supplies and materials.

 

·         Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible. 

·         Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment. 

·      Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 

 

 Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

·         Maintain emotional control under stress and help others to do the same.

·         Regular district wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned

·         Moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair to assist with position students with physical disabilities 

·         Manage assessment and instructional materials.

 

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

·    Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist assistant granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)

·    Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions

·    Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

·    Ability to work well under supervision of a Speech/Language Pathologist

·    Experience with speech-language disorders; experience in school setting preferred

BENEFITS: Should you enroll in TRS medical, Orenda Education makes a $378 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums. 

Please visit www.orendaeducation.org