Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Job Description

The Meliora Academy enables students with complex learning profiles and secondary co-occurring needs to thrive through small class sizes, differentiated instruction, active problem-solving and relationship building.

The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a Connecticut state-approved special education school.

Our students are both privately and district placed and come from Connecticut and New York.

Candidates will be joining a robust and collaborative team of highly trained clinicians and teachers with expertise in special education, school counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and classroom and behavior management.

Pinnacle faculty and staff work tirelessly to support each student to become an enthusiastic learner and an engaged member of the community.

We hire accomplished, inspiring people with a combination of teaching experience, advanced degrees, contagious enthusiasm, and engaging communication skills.

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will provide direct speech and language services within a private special education school setting, under the supervision of a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who meets the necessary qualifications to be a supervisor.

Supervision will be provided as outlined in the CT Department of Education guidelines. The SLPA will follow the scope of duties defined by the CT Department of Education for support personnel in speech-language pathology.

In addition to direct treatment, the SLPA will collaborate with the SLP(s) to create lesson plans, devise treatment strategies, assist with documentation and programming, and develop learning supports individualized to each student's needs.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders
• Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate program or Post-secondary coursework and equivalent training and experience as outlined by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
• Prior experience working with autism and other complex medical diagnoses is required.
• Familiar with the IEP process and the collection of progress monitoring data
• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students social, emotional, and executive functioning need
• Commitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment

Qualities of a Successful Candidate :

• Flexible and Patient - is able to react quickly and seamlessly to changes, is able to alter plans both instructionally and clinically based on observations and data
• Creative - is creative when planning engaging lessons and thinking outside the box to create the best individualized intervention for a student.
• Quick Thinking - is able to remain calm, evaluate and make sound decisions in high pressure situations
• Collaborative - Able to collaborate with team members across a variety of disciplines
• Reflective - is able to reflect on instruction, student progress, interactions, and implementation of plans, and seek / use resources to improve
• Growth Mindset - Curious and motivated to learn, find a deeper understanding and overcome challenges
• Seeks help, guidance and support - is able to recognize when collaboration or support is needed and is motivated to improve
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and districts
• Honest - is able to report on student progress in an honest and professional manner and is able to provide feedback to leadership and team members respectfully and honestly.
• Solid organizational skills - able to succeed in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines
• Commitment to helping students of all abilities reach their full potential and an enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment

Why You'll Love Working With Us :

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
• 401K plan with 100% vested company contributions from day one.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness incentive programs.

About Our School : Greenwich Education Group operates special education schools, including Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, The Spire School, and Meliora Academy, offering unique learning environments and curricula tailored to student needs.

New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve.