Administrative Skills, Apple iPad, Assistive Technology, Communication Skills, Documentation, Identify Issues, Needs Assessment, Record Keeping, School Management, Speech and Language Pathology, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching Materials, Treatment Plan
Job Description:
Job Title: Speech & Language Pathology Assistant
Location: Tuttle Elementary
Education: Associates Degree in speech-language pathology, or post-secondary equivalent course work and equivalent training and experience
Rate of Pay: Hourly rate $33.00
Start Date: August 24, 2026
This is a 10 months, full time position.
Responsibilities: under the supervision of our school based Speech & Language Pathologists, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Function:
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
- Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various school sites
- Follows and implement documented treatment plans or protocols
- Documents student progress toward meeting established objective and reports the information to therapists
- Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties
- Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards and/or equipment for use in therapy activities
- Programs and troubleshoot Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
- Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities
- Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts,, records, graphs and reports
- Observe and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapist
- Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities; prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, words lists, and other related items.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Familiarity with speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures
- Understand of normal speech, language, and hearing development
- Knowledge of language, articulation and acquired disorders as well as associated rehabilitation
- Experience with terminology related to communicate disorders
- Ability to strategize techniques for student behavior management
- Familiarity with AAC devices and other assistive technology
- Ability to use appropriately a variety of screening tools and protocols to administer and score screenings
- Ability to provide effective implementation of therapy objectives
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with children and adults form different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to maintain and troubleshoot assistive equipment
- Ability to use a computer and IPad using standard software applications
- Ability to react with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs