Speech Lang Pathologist Asst 2026 2027 School Year

About the Role

Responsible for providing assistance to the supervising speech and language pathologist in all aspects of speech and language interventions for students with disabilities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and student progress with regard to established intervention plans and reports information to the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Assist the Speech and Language Pathologist in providing services for students with disabilities, including scheduling, screening, observations, instruction and data collection in classrooms and/or individual and small group settings
• Consult and collaborate with the Speech and Language Pathologist, other building personnel, and SPED team personnel regarding services to students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Represent the Speech and Language Pathologist during IEP meetings and other team meetings as requested and allowed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
• Work independently, following plans provided by the Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech and language interventions for designated students, including oral, written manual, and augmentative communication.
• Perform clerical and technical duties for the Speech and Language Pathologist such as preparation of materials, maintenance of equipment, and IEP compliance paperwork.

Requirements

• First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification (SLPA) - ASHA and Colorado Department of Education
• Bachelor's Degree: Communication Disorders, Bachelor's Degree: Speech Pathology

Compensation

• Base pay: $26.30 - $35.54/hr
• Career range upper: $44.77/hr

Benefits

• This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.