26 - Speech Language Pathology Assistant (2026 - 2027 School Year)

About the role

The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant is to work under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist to assist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services for pupils with speech and language disorders; collect student performance data and establish and maintain a daily schedule. Provide information relative to communication disorders to students, parents, teachers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the assessment of students' communication skills without interpretation.
• Follow Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and treatment plans.
• Implement speech and language therapy exercises to supplement, enhance, and extend therapy for articulation/phonology, cognition, motor speech, dysphasia, voice, fluency, craniofacial anomalies, hearing and child and adult language.
• Schedule screenings and interventions with students and families.
• Provide orientation on the goals for interventions and exercises that can be done in the home environment.
• Conduct speech and language screenings using generally accepted tests and assessment techniques and protocols that are set up by an SLP.
• Follow documented treatment plans and document results and progress toward the student's treatment and individualized educational plan goals.
• Observe and influence/control behavior and interaction of students according to approved positive behavior management techniques.
• Develop short and long range therapeutic goals and treatment programs to meet students' individual needs.
• Work with other providers such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, counselors, and teachers in conjunction with individual education plans.
• Develop and/or select materials that enhance learning and enhancement of communicative skills and abilities.
• Document student progress toward speech and language IEP goals by preparing charts, records, graphs, and narratives.
• Adapt or modify instructional classroom materials to student needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Special Services License within 60 days of hire.
• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication, Speech Language Pathology, or Communication Disorders - Speech Sciences with an emphasis in Speech Language Hearing Sciences AND Completion of an approved School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program including 100 hours of direct service delivery fulfilling responsibilities consistent with an SLPA and supervised by a Master's level Speech Language Pathologist.
• Verification by the supervising licensed SLP that the applicant has the skills and knowledge listed on the Job Posting.
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Skills

• Basic understanding of the principles and practices surrounding speech/language and hearing pathology.
• Knowledge of the state education code as it applies to general education and the specific accountability of this position.
• Knowledge of treatment documentation methods and privacy requirements for data.
• Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities.
• Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills.
• Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus.
• Positive public relations skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community.
• Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player".
• Strong evidence of being a "team player".

Benefits

Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Status: FLSA Status: Exempt