Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Connors Elementary School
Summary
This role is a member of a special education team that will work in a public school building providing speech therapy to students who access special education services. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will work under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) to assist in the carryover and implementation of treatment programs, and care of individuals with communication disorders. The primary role of an SLPA is to support speech-language pathologists in their work, implementing therapy plans and carrying out specific tasks that help patients improve their speech, language, and functional communication.
Pay and Schedule
Pay Range: $30 - $35 per hour
Course Of Year & Schedule: This is a full time role working following the Lewiston Public School Year Calendar
Qualifications
- Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Certification as Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
- Fingerprinting and certification through Department of Education
Benefits
- 403(b)403(b) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Other Skills and Abilities
- Physical demands not specified
- Work environment not specified
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students during therapy sessions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with students to carry out therapy sessions designed by the SLP, following specific instructions and guidelines to target speech and language goals.
- Directly with individuals, especially under supervision, to help with speech exercises, articulation drills, language comprehension, device programming, functional communication training, aided language modeling, or fluency improvement.
- Assist in documenting student progress, tracking improvements, and note any changes in behavior or response to treatment - sharing with the supervising SLP for review.
- Help maintain a structured, positive, and focused environment during therapy, ensuring clients remain engaged and motivated.
- Help in preparing materials and equipment for therapy sessions, including language games, exercises, and educational tools.