SLP

Are you a licensed Speech Language Pathologist who is interested in working with individuals with special needs? Do you have experience and a high level of patience and understanding for behavioral issues? If you have interest in working to support individuals with special needs/ neurological and developmental disabilities, this may be the job for you! Exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and meaningful organization! We have full-time or part-time positions available.

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Summary: Programming and delivering SLP goals within each student’s educational and behavioral program.

Aurora School is a 12-month day program that provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment for students 5-22 years of ages with Autism and other developmental disabilities. [This position may also be available for part-time/no benefits for the right candidate.]

Job Responsibilities

• Implement direct and indirect therapy services (Identifying treatment options, carrying out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs)
• Attend meetings, such as IEPs, weekly team meetings, staff meetings
• Incorporate the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis into therapy session
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other team members, such as BCBAs, OTs, ABA Therapists, and parents
• Record and track IEP progress through session data collection
• Manage student service logs, including data sheets and billing
• Provide input on student progress in quarterly progress reports to parents and/or school systems
• Create and carry-out speech and language goals and objectives for students’ IEPs
• Implement use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Training all team members, including parents, on any speech and language concern, procedure, and/ or mode of communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Other job related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications (Essential Experience /Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Experience as a VA certified Speech Language Pathologist
• Knowledge of ABA Principles and Verbal Behavior
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or other special needs who are verbal and/or non-verbal with behavioral issues
• Ability to problem solve
• Well organized
• Experience with data collection and analysis

Education and Certification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred
• Certification/License: VA Speech Language Pathology License (through the VA
Department of Health Professions); ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred

Professional Development and Training

• Attend monthly trainings and professional development opportunities presented by the school, as required
• Complete Aurora Specific trainings during an initial 90-day probationary period from start date
• Complete other trainings related to field as assigned by the supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Effectively implement and physically implement PCM procedures (if trained)
• Frequent change in position from sitting to standing to walking
• Ability to bend, reach, and hold objects
• Ability to communicate effectively; able to converse with students, staff, and parents

Benefits (30 hours/week eligible)

• Full employee covered health and dental insurance, optional vision plan
• Employer paid Life/AD&D, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts with employer contribution to healthcare FSA
• Employee sponsored 401k plan
• Paid sick and personal days, along with paid school holidays and closures (follow LCPS)

How to Apply

Interested in being our Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)? Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role, along with salary requirements and interest in full-time or part-time to Delyn Williams at dwilliams@thearcofloudoun.org. We will reach out to those whose qualifications best meet our requirements. Thank you!

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