2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Position Type:Student Support Services/Speech Language Pathologist AssistantDate Posted:12/10/2025Location:District WideDate Available:2026-2027 School YearClosing Date:OPEN UNTIL FILLEDTITLE: Speech Language Pathologist AssistantCLASSIFICATION: Non-ExemptGENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by licensed speech-language pathologist.PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP) under the direction of the licensed speech-language pathologistAssist the speech-language pathologist with speech-language and hearing screenings (without clinical interpretation of results)Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the licensed speech-language pathologistParticipate in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy servicesCollaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed speech-language pathologistAttend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetingsCompile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents requiredPerform checks and maintenance of equipmentCollect data for monitoring quality improvementSupport the supervising speech-language pathologist in research project and in-service training.Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and state Board of Examiners Licensing Board for Speech-Language Pathology and AudiologyPresent a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school districtMaintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisorsComply with all district guidelines and regulationsEffectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needsDemonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsiblePerforms other duties as may be assignedKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disordersExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsAbility to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.Using computer and related softwareAnalyzing and interpreting dataMonitoring safety proceduresEvaluation, mentoring, and training methodsArizona State Law and District policies and proceduresHuman growth and developmentEffective discipline methodsPositive interpersonal skills to interact with staff, parents and communityPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color visionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors Degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or universityREQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Valid State of Arizona Driver's LicenseValid Arizona license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Arizona Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and AudiologyValid IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine month. Classified Salary Schedule, Range 31