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Kickstart Your SLP Career at Heartspring Therapeutic School
Heartspring Therapeutic School in Wichita offers an exciting pathway for those who want a fulfilling and rewarding career in Speech-Language Pathology. Our SLP jobs make a big impact in our private K-12 setting optimized for children with developmental delays, including autism.
Ideal for early-career or new SLP grads, our program provides a unique blend of professional growth, hands-on experience, close team support, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's lives in both their school and home environments.
A Hub for AAC Excellence
Heartspring Therapeutic School is a leader in integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, such as iPads and communication books.
Our practice is led by a PhD-level SLP who specializes in AAC, and you’ll interact with her every day. With about 50% of our students utilizing these devices, Heartspring stands out among SLP jobs in Wichita for offering extensive, hands-on experience in this crucial area.
Unmatched Professional Development
Heartspring is not just another option for SLP jobs; it's a place where you can receive more experience than anywhere else. Our SLPs help with:
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Functional communication – helping students learn to request what they want and need
- Feeding skills
- Speech groups and individual sessions
- Collaborative team meetings
Because many of the children in our Therapeutic School also reside with us full-time, SLP-created goals and programs are run twice per day during the school week by paraeducator staff – once in the classroom and once in the group home – allowing continued practice in both environments.
With speech programming in both school and home environments, our SLPs have a significant influence on students’ progress, witnessing firsthand the impact of their work.
Team Support and Mentorship
One of the top reasons to choose Heartspring for your SLP career is the exceptional level of team support. With three SLPs and two speech assistants, including a dual-certified SLPA and COTA, you'll find built-in mentors and a collaborative atmosphere that is hard to come by in other SLP jobs. With daily team interaction, you’re never on an island.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Our interdisciplinary approach facilitates close collaboration with medical and behavioral support teams and sets Heartspring apart from other SLP jobs in Wichita. Our SLPs work collaboratively with all departments to embed and assist in each student’s speech and language needs. Examples include:
- Programming curriculum vocabulary into a student’s communication system
- Working with the ABA department to identify and provide ways for a student to communicate appropriately instead of engaging in interfering behaviors
- Providing visual priming supports to the medical department to explain medical procedures/aftercare to a student
Nationwide Impact from a Wichita Base
Our diverse student population, hailing from all over the country, enriches the work environment, making our school an ideal place for those looking for K-12 SLP jobs that offer wide-ranging experience.
Apply to Join Our Team
For those on the hunt for SLP jobs, particularly in the K-12 sector in Wichita, Heartspring School presents solid opportunity. Here, you'll not only kickstart your SLP career but also join a community dedicated to making a real difference. Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that's shaping the future of speech and language therapy.
Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and dynamic career at Heartspring School.
