24-25 Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant

Job Description 

POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant 

REPORTS TO: Manager of Speech Language Pathologists 

POSITION TYPE: 10-month 

START DATE: August 1, 2024 

COMPENSATION: $50,634 - $59,494, Home Office Grade 3 

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of an equity driven, team-oriented culture.   

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us: 

·          19,500 Students 

·          2,100+ Team Members 

·          15 Secondary Campuses 

·          9 Elementary Campuses 

·          92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch 

·          96% Hispanic & African-American Students 

·          90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University 

·          88% First-Generation College Students 

·          Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report 

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options  within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

YES Prep needs a dynamic Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.  

To put it simply, you will play an integral role in providing speech and language services to eligible students, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist.  

THE ROLE 

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include: 

• Providing superior direct and indirect services to students with a speech impairment to facilitate success in the least restrictive environment
• Assisting in the planning and provision of individual speech therapy goals, objectives and therapeutic activities contained within the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), and follow documented treatment plans/protocols developed by the speech-language pathologist
• Consistently documenting student performance through record keeping (e.g. tallying data, documenting levels of performance)
• Compiling, maintaining and filing therapy records and other required documents
• Assisting with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling services
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students
• Supporting the speech-language pathologist in providing in-service trainings for special education staff and other personnel within the district
• Attending staff development in-services and workshops to enhance professional skills
• Additional duties as assigned

THE PERSON 

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for th