Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

General Summary

Our Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) plays a key role in implementing individualized speech and language treatment plans for center-based learners under the guidance of an ASHA-certified, state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. This position uses evidence-based behavioral strategies including reinforcement, prompting, modeling, and shaping to support learners in areas such as expressive and receptive language, articulation, pragmatics, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The SLPA also assists with data collection, assessments, screenings, preparation of materials, and staff training, ensuring collaborative, high-quality, and learner-centered services in a supportive and professional environment.

Schedule • Employment is part time/hourly. • Hours required

50-60 hours per month. 2-3 days per week. Possible transition to full-time

• What Makes This Role Different
• 100% company paid Life/LTD Insurance (ability to enroll in additional coverage at minimal cost)
• Employee Assistance & Discount Programs
• Company sponsored annual events, and park days.
• Continuing Education Credits
• Two dedicated paid day to attend conferences
• Employee referral bonus
• Internal Growth opportunities
• Birthday off and paid

• Essential Skills and Qualifications
• An associate’s degree in an SLPA program or a bachelor’s degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised fieldwork experience or its clinical experience equivalent and demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA
• Demonstrates understanding of instructional strategies for learners with autism and other behavior disorders
• Ability to provide neurodiversity-affirming intervention
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and a variety of AAC applications
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience across a variety of age ranges and abilities

More about us

Firefly Autism began its non-profit mission in 2003 to celebrate the lives of children on the autism spectrum. Our values are our people, backed by our philosophy. With collaboration from families and other providers, we deliver services through individualized behavioral plans and instructional goals that meet the client’s interests, values, and support needs. At Firefly Autism, we believe in using the principles of assent-based and values-based practices to ensure a person-centered approach to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy.

Firefly Autism proudly invests in the career of smart, diverse, result driven, and compassionate behavior therapists. We value our employees' learning and development by providing exceptional free training in the following areas: Professional crisis management (PCM), continuing education & growth opportunities, including partnerships with Capella University and Purdue Global University for discounted tuition rates in multiple disciplines, supervision towards BCBA candidacy, and mentorship built-in!

At Firefly Autism our work matters, and so does each one of our valued team members. Thus, we are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse group of employees at all levels of support and operation. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, equality, communication, understanding, and acceptance. We encourage applications from wide range of backgrounds, including women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, neuro-distinct individuals, persons within the LGBTQ+ community.

We recognize that diversity inspires innovation. Thus, we welcome and celebrate team members regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and unique abilities to contribute to our mission and core values. Our unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our clients.