School Speech Pathologist Assistant | 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 Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is sought for a full-year contract position serving a K-12 school environment in Homestead, FL. This role supports an outpatient pediatric clinic focusing on school-aged children with speech and language needs. The position involves working with a primarily mild to moderate caseload, including children with high-functioning autism, ages 2 to 18.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver speech-language pathology services to children with pragmatic, receptive, expressive, reading, writing, articulation, and autism-related challenges
- Conduct one-on-one sessions with students, seeing one child per hour
- Plan and implement individualized therapy programs focusing on developmental delays and communication skills
- Collaborate with staff to ensure consistency and best practices in care delivery
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports
Qualifications:
- Certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for school and healthcare settings
- Experience working with pediatric outpatient populations preferred
- Familiarity with speech and language disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and articulation delays
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to follow therapy plans and implement individualized interventions effectively
Location: Homestead, FL - no travel required
Work Environment:
- Outpatient pediatric clinic within a school community
- One-on-one sessions, one child per hour
- Low-stress position with a structured schedule and 1-hour lunch break
- Supportive team of dedicated staff
Benefits include weekly pay and additional standard benefits. The contract covers the complete school year (CSY).
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to contribute their skills to this rewarding educational and therapeutic setting.