Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Details Start Date: July 30th for the 2026-2027 School Year Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year Location: District-wide Salary Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Certified Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $45,638-$78,497. Benefits Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, as well as other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending college courses. Purpose of the Job The Speech Language Pathology Assistant provides support to various Speech Language Pathologists in treating and helping to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. Minimum Requirements Education Must have Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology, SLPA License required Experience Such qualifications as the Superintendent may require Licenses/Certificates Willing to pursue education continuation toward an SLP and Special Services License from the State of Colorado. Must hold a valid Colorado Driver’s License and be able to transport self to various school locations. Other Criteria Criminal background check required for hire Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students and the public. Ability to effectively read, write, speak and listen to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities. Integrity, trust and work ethic to be able to work with little supervision. Competent understanding of technology to perform the job. Must pass pre-employment physical Ability to perform light lifting and moving of product (up to 50lbs) Implements appropriate physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of district data Maintains good security practices with passwords and accounts to the various district systems and applications. Reports actual or suspected breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of district data to appropriate district personnel. Follows all board policies for acceptable use of district technology. Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements. Other duties as assigned Essential Duties of the Job To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Note: This is the second step in establishing a “qualified” individual under the Americans with Disabilities Act. List the duties in order of importance.) As a member of the Special Services team, the Speech Language Pathology Assistant provides specific services for students with disabilities: Planning – Assisting in programming for students with disabilities, planning effective use of time, and effectively prioritizing and scheduling time to fulfill responsibilities. Direct Service/Interventions – assisting in the development of appropriate annual goals and objectives, providing ongoing support to Speech Language Pathologists, regular education and special education teachers, utilizing intervention methods appropriate for individual students and groups, using a variety of materials and individual strategies, using direct and community resources to meet student needs, and communicating effectively with students, parents, and teachers. Professional Responsibility – participating in professional growth, accepting and fulfilling identified responsibilities and duties in a prompt and effective manner, being involved in resolution of staff and building issues in a positive manner, participating in and promoting district/school priorities, goals, and unity, participating in community interagency efforts and activities and recognizing problems and actively contributing to their resolution. Rules & Regulations – following Board policies and procedures, adhering to codes of ethics, following special education rules and regulations as established at federal, state, and local levels. Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other Computer hardware and software; technology related to assignment; typical office machines such as copiers, faxes, phones; typical classroom equipment including technology tools such as digital projectors, calculators, “smart” boards, etc. Supervisory Responsibilities Educational Support Professionals/Interns – as assigned Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions 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. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; feel or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, waist to overhead, waist to floor and overhead to floor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a school setting, remote setting, or setting similar to school (ex. library, administration building, coffee shop). Travel from site to site may occasionally; be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges is generally quiet with occasional increase when working events or with equipment. Must be able to work in person. Mental Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze and compute. Frequently required to compare, communicate, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, use interpersonal skills and compile. Occasionally required to copy, synthesize and negotiate. Additional Description This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions. This job description is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the District. Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. School District Fremont RE-1 has established complaint procedures for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing, or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit it to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sylvania