School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - Homestead, Florida

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor's degree from an ASHA-accredited university, active Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) license and minimum 1+ years speech-language pathology experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A full-year contract opportunity is available for a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support pediatric outpatient services in a K-12 educational setting located in Homestead, FL. This role focuses on working with a school-aged population, providing therapy and support to children aged 2 to 18 years. The position offers a structured schedule with no travel required and a balanced workload designed to minimize stress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering speech-language therapy targeting pragmatics, receptive and expressive language skills, reading and writing delays, articulation, and autism spectrum behaviors, primarily for high-functioning autism cases
• Serving children with mild to moderate communication challenges, without medically fragile patients
• Managing patient caseload with individualized sessions, typically one child per hour, allowing for focused attention and effective treatment plans
• Collaborating with educational and healthcare staff to monitor progress and adjust interventions accordingly

Qualifications and experience desired:

• Certification or training as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in school and healthcare environments
• Experience working with pediatric populations in outpatient or educational settings
• Ability to address a range of speech and language disorders, including autism spectrum conditions and learning delays
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Location: Homestead, Florida

Benefits and perks:

• Full academic year (CSY) contract with weekly pay
• Access to benefits reflecting dedication to employee well-being
• Supportive and excellent staff environment
• No travel necessary, ensuring consistency and work-life balance
• Work in a pediatric outpatient clinic with manageable caseload and one-hour lunch break

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in childrens communication development within a structured, supportive environment. Candidates meeting the qualifications are encouraged to apply promptly for consideration.