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Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Summary: Programming and delivering SLP goals within each student’s educational and behavioral program.

The Aurora School is a 12-month day program that provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment for students 5-22 years of ages with Autism and other developmental disabilities. [This position may also be available for part-time/no benefits for the right candidate.]

Job Responsibilities

• Implement direct and indirect therapy services
• Attend meetings, such as IEPs, weekly team meetings, staff meetings
• Incorporate the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis into therapy session
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other team members, such as BCBAs, OTs, ABA Therapists, and parents
• Being flexible about schedule changes
• Record and track IEP progress through session data collection
• Manage student service logs, including data sheets and billing
• Provide input on student progress in quarterly progress reports to parents and/or school systems
• Create and carry-out speech and language goals and objectives for students’ IEPs
• Implement use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Training all team members, including parents, on any speech and language concern, procedure, and/ or mode of communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Other job related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications (Essential Experience /Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Experience as a VA certified Speech Language Pathologist
• Knowledge of ABA Principles and Verbal Behavior
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or other special needs who are verbal and/or non-verbal with behavioral issues
• Ability to problem solve
• Well organized
• Experience with data collection and analysis

Education Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred

Certification/License: VA Speech Language Pathology License (through the VA Department of Health Professions); ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred

Professional Development and Training

• Attend monthly trainings and professional development opportunities presented by the school, as required
• Complete Aurora Specific trainings during an initial 90-day probationary period from start date
• Complete other trainings related to field as assigned by the supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Effectively implement and physically implement PCM procedures (if trained)
• Frequent change in position from sitting to standing to walking
• Ability to bend, reach, and hold objects
• Ability to communicate effectively; able to converse with students, staff, and parents

Benefits (if applies; 30 or more hours eligible)

• Full employee covered health and dental insurance, and voluntary vision plan
• Employer paid Life/AD&D, Short- and Long Term disability
• Flex spending accounts with employer contribution to healthcare FSA (eligible if 20+ hours)
• Employee sponsored 401(k) plan
• Paid sick and personal days, along with paid school holidays and closures (we follow LCPS holidays)

Contact Information

Interested in being our Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)? Please submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role, along with salary requirement. We will reach out to those whose qualifications best meet our requirements. Thank you!

The Arc of Loudoun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Job Title: ABA Instructor

Reports to: Support Staff assigned to his or her lead student, the Program Director, and the Director of The Aurora School

Summary: Provide instruction that is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Verbal Behavior

The Aurora School is a 12-month day program that provides a collaborative and innovative learning environment for students for students 5-22 years of ages with Autism and other developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day student programming
• Learn and carry out student programming and Behavior Plans for up to 4-6 students
• Implement a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), or program goals under the supervision and direction of the supervisor
• Record and track IEP progress through daily data collection
• Create, maintain, and organize a student’s materials and work space
• Manage student data, including daily probe sheets, progress reports, BIPs, and behavioral data sheets
• Provide input on student progress in quarterly progress reports to parents and/or school systems or as required
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines, such as BCBAs, OTs, and SLPs, and other teach members, such as other ABA Instructors
• Attending staff and classroom meetings
• Cooperative and flexible participation within a team and among other teams
• Attend Community Based Instruction (CBI) to help students generalize skills
• Other job related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications (Essential Experience, Responsibilities, and Skills)

• Knowledge of ABA Principles and Verbal Behavior
• Experience working with individuals with autism and/or other special needswho are vocal and/or non-vocal with behavioral issues
• Knowledge and experience with assistive technology
• Ability to problem solve academic and behavior intervention programs
• Experience with data collection and analysis
• Experience with high intensity behavior issues/physical aggressive behavior
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

Education:

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, speech, or other related field preferred

Professional Development and Training

• Attend all mandatory staff and team meetings
• Attend monthly training and professional development opportunities presented by the school, as required
• Complete Aurora Specific training during an initial 90-day period from start date
• Implement Professional Crisis Management (PCM) Techniques after completing and receiving a passing score on the training components

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Effectively implement and physically implement PCM procedures (when trained)
• Frequent change in position from sitting to standing to walking
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and hold objects

Benefits

• Full employee covered health and dental insurance, optional vision plan
• Employer paid Life/AD&D, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts with employer contribution to healthcare FSA
• Employee sponsored 401k plan
• Paid sick and personal days, along with paid school holidays and closures (follow LCPS)
• Supervision for those pursuing BACB Certification as BCaBA, BCBA, and/or RBT

Contact Information

Please send cover letter and resume to Amy Metaxa, Administrative Director, at ametaxa@thearcofloudoun.org.

The Arc of Loudoun is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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