Donald L. Mooney Enterprises, LLC dba NURSES Etc STAFFING is hiring qualified Speech Language Pathologist Assistants for Texas IDEA ISD for the Austin, TX area.
Primary Purpose:
Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant under the supervision of a
Certified Speech Language Pathologist works with key members such as regional instructional leaders and teachers to maximize student outcomes. Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-Assistant) sets ambitious goals for student achievement and invests in students and families in accomplishing them. S/he will create a powerful learning
environment and deliver purposeful therapy in order to close gaps in communication and academic skills. S/he will provide therapeutic intervention as designated by his/her supervising Speech Language Pathologist in the area of communication disorders, track student progress toward goals, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure students' academic success.
Minimum Education/Certification Qualifications:
Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant may be provided by special education instructional or related service personnel who have the
necessary skills and knowledge, working under the supervision of certified personnel in accordance with the standards of their profession. Required valid driver's license, bachelor's degree in communication disorders from an accredited college or university, valid Texas
license as a Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, minimum of 1 year of pediatric and/or school-based experience, and oral and written fluency in second language, preferably Spanish.
Resume(s) and Certification(s) must be provided upon submission of qualifications.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
· Review IEPs designed by Supervising Speech Language Pathologist and ARD Committee and ensure 100% implementation of extensive knowledge and provide top-quality speech therapy services.
· Implement the treatment program or the Individual Education Program (IEP) by utilizing therapeutic interventions that are aligned with instruction.
· Provide appropriate feedback to students as to the accuracy of their responses.
· Use appropriate stimuli, cues/prompts with the student to elicit behaviors as defined in the treatment protocol.
· Provide culturally appropriate treatment materials and behavioral reinforcement consistent with the students' developmental age, culture, and disorder.
Monitor students' therapy and academic process throughout the year in order to provide the supervising SLP an update on students' goals.
· Implement designated treatment objectives/goals in specific appropriate sequence.
· Maintain Therapy Notes, Tracking Logs, and Billing logs on a daily basis.
· Submit Therapy Logs on a Quarterly Basis
· Ensure and monitor students' progress in order to complete progress reports on a quarterly basis under the supervision of the Supervising SLP.
· Complete documentation by district timelines
Pay Rate will be based on factors such as specialty, shift schedule, level of experience, and performance location.
If you are interested in this position, please email me at Vvazquez@nursesetc.net
About Nurses Etc Staffing
At NURSES Etc STAFFING, we are committed to our mission of providing healthcare facilities with top-quality nursing and allied health professionals, excellent customer service, and professional staffing solutions. Founded in 2000, we have always placed a strong emphasis on building relationships with healthcare providers based on open communication, respect, and recognition for the important work they do.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Donald L. Mooney Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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