Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) at Meliora Academy
470 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
Join Meliora Academy, a private, special education day school serving students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum and related disorders. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, including applied behavior analysis, we provide individualized instruction and one-on-one support to help students reach their maximum potential. Our team of BCBAs, special education teachers, and related service providers work collaboratively with families and school districts to create a supportive, inclusive environment.
What we offer:
- Compensation: Base salary ranging from $55,000.00 to $62,000.00, depending on education and experience
- No Billable Hour Requirements: No minimum billable hour expectations
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver individualized speech and language interventions to students with complex learning profiles in a small, supportive classroom setting, under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Work closely with the supervising SLP and interdisciplinary team, including special educators, therapists, and behavior specialists, to develop effective lesson plans, treatment strategies, and individualized learning supports.
- Assist with documenting student progress, collecting data, and contributing to the IEP process to ensure interventions are data-driven and aligned with student goals.
- Establish and maintain an orderly, supportive, and aesthetically pleasing learning space that meets each student’s social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
- Participate in regular team meetings, reflect on instructional methods, seek guidance as needed, and continuously adapt strategies to enhance student engagement and success.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent post-secondary coursework and training.
- Experience working with autism and other complex medical diagnoses.
- Familiarity with the IEP process and experience in collecting progress monitoring data.
Preferred/Nice to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in communication Disorders.
- Completion of a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Certificate program from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
