Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (.88FTE-7 hrs/day) 2026/27 school year

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:
-Letter of Introduction
-Resume (Full Work History)
-Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) current (dated within the last 3 years), professional letters (one must be from a current or former direct supervisor)
-Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all college/university transcripts
-Credential Copy: Credential Copy (Proof of valid, current, and appropriate California teaching credential as a PDF print out from CTC (copy should reflect dates of issuance and expiration)
-English Learner Authorization (If not embedded in credential, provide a copy of CLAD, CTEL or equivalent) if applicable

Please note: All required documents must be submitted at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

Speech and Language Pathologist 

Job Description

 

Reports To:        Special Education Program Specialist (or designee)

FLSA Status: Exempt

School Classification: Certificated

Pay Schedule: Range 5: ($36.09-$41.83) *New hires are eligible for up to 5 years of service credit (up to Step F)

Work Schedule: 180 days/11 months

Location: Onsite and Remote Office  

 

Position Summary: The speech and language pathology assistant (SLPA) assists the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) in providing direct speech therapy services to students with speech and language disorders as well as physical, emotional, and learning disabilities according to the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). The SLPA will directly manage virtual and/or in-person therapy sessions for individuals and groups. The SLPA is also responsible for all manner of preparation, documentation, data collection, study material creation, and consultation, as pertains to each individual student’s IEP or the needs of the school. The SLPA will work under the supervision of the credentialed SLP and administrative designee.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Provides direct treatment assistance to students by organizing and conducting individual and group therapy sessions; follows and implements treatment plans developed by the supervising SLP in accordance with student IEPs and regulatory requirements.

2. Schedules, confirms, cancels, and re-schedules assigned appointments; records therapy time.

3. Assists eligible students in the use of communication technologies (e.g. augmentative communication devices, hearing aids, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders.

4. Conducts speech screenings without interpretation, provides assistance and support to the SLP during assessments, and assists the SLP to ensure that designated tests are administered within the required time frames.

5. Administers, proctors, scores, collects and/or distributes assigned written tests, including ELPAC tests; collects and compiles test data, as needed.

6. Assists with the development of IEP goals and objectives.

7. Provides assistance to educational staff as a case management team member through consultation and training during individual and group activities.

8. Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information needed to perform essential job functions.

9. Observes students, maintains detailed notes, case logs, student files, charts, graphs and other documentation to clearly summarize students’ session/lesson activities and results, and reports student progress toward meeting established objectives; distributes records as needed.

10. Develops and prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for speech therapy sessions, intervention services, and assessments; prepares or adapts instructional materials and/or equipment for individual student use during classes and therapy sessions.

11. Monitors student behavior and takes appropriate action; makes referrals to the SLP and/or school administrator in order to address student behavior issues.

12. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information. 

13. Services students in-home, if necessary

14. Proctoring duties as needed during testing season

 

Other Duties:

1. Responds to all school related communication within 24 business hours

2. Documents and refers to the school’s management all formal disciplinary actions involving students; supporting management with addressing and resolving complaints from students and parents in a