26-27 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

Job Description

POSITION: 26-27Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

REPORTS TO: Manager of Speech - Language Pathology

POSITION TYPE: 10-month

START DATE: August 2026

COMPENSATION: $60,818 - $72,981, Home Office Grade 5

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 a high-performing, team-oriented culture. 

Some quick stats about us:

• 21,000 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 85% 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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a dynamic bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant with a robust 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, and build transformative relationships.

To put it simply, you willplay an integral role in providing dynamic speech and language servicesto eligible students, collecting progress data to support IEP development, and assisting with the administration of speech/language evaluations for Spanish-speaking 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;
• Assisting with the administration of speech/language assessments for Spanish-speaking students if paired with a monolingual speech/language pathology supervisor;
• Consistently documenting student performance through record keeping (e.g. tallying data, documenting levels of performance within a service log);
• Compiling and maintaining 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.

Our Speech Language PathologistAssistantsexperience:

• A connected, collaborative, and supportive team 
• Quarterly opportunities to connect and come together as an SLPA team 
• A workload approach to staffing allocations
• A bilingual-Spanish stipend 
• Paid CEUs 
• Paid biannual TDLR licensure reimbursement 
• Paid memberships to online therapy materials and data tracking platforms

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Valid or pending Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish (speak, understand, read, write)
• Excellent time management skills as evidenced through balancing documentation requirements with consistent provision of therapy services

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS 

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools 
• Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education 
• Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos 
• Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results 
• Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth 

THE NICE TO HAVES

• Successful completion of 25 observation and 25 clinical assisting hours
• Previous school-based experience as an SLPA

THE PERKS

• Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.

• Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.

• Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.

• Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.

• Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.

• Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.

• Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Workin 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education   and were a 2016 finalist as well.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.