Speech Language Pathology Assistant 2026-2027 SY

Madison School District No. 38

Position Title: Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Length of Work Yr: 9 months with Benefits

Salary Range: $40,336 - $53,349

Department: Student Services

Reports To: School Site Administrators and Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved training program for speech language pathology assistants.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology
• Current licensure through the Arizona Department of Health Services as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
• Valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)
• Experience working with preschool through middle school students (PreK8) preferred
• Experience using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and ability to instruct students and staff in their use preferred
• Experience in language development of non-native English speakers
• Experience in public school special education processes and service delivery models preferred

Reports To: School Site Administrators Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide direct speech-language therapy services to students in pull out (special education) and inclusive (general education) settings under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Demonstrate best practices in delivery of services.
• Attends meetings in the presence of supervising SLP (e.g. school site, departmental, multidisciplinary team, IEP, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Assists in the assessment of students' communication skills (e.g. articulation, language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their speech and language deficits and developing recommendations.
• Conducts speech and language screenings using district approved screening instruments for the purpose of determining student's speech and language deficits.
• Provides information to the SLP to support completing evaluation reports, IEP development, and progress reports.
• Implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) developed by the supervising SLP in accordance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
• Collects and documents data on student performance and progress toward IEP goals.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of service logs, MET and IEP due dates, scheduled meetings, student IEPs, etc.
• Prepares therapy materials and activities for sessions.
• Confers with classroom teachers and appropriate staff for the purpose of providing requested information, implementing plans for services, reinforcing speech-language goals in the classroom, and/or making recommendations as directed by supervising SLP.
• Assists in implementing and supporting use of AAC devices and communication systems with students and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical and professional standards.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other special education personnel as well as regular education personnel and parents.
• Performs clerical and organizational tasks to support the district speech-language program.
• Participates collaboratively with the entire Madison special education team in delivering appropriate services following state and district guidelines.
• Exhibits the level of professionalism expected of a Speech Language Pathologist and Madison employee.
• Follows all federal, state, and district policies and procedures
• Performs clerical and organizational tasks to support the speech-language program
• Performs other duties as assigned

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated by site administrators with input from the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist and Student Services leadership in accordance with district policies.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.

Physical Demands: 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 stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.