1.0 Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

The Hebron Board of Education has an opening for a qualified Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for the 2026-2027 school year. This position provides an opportunity to support elementary students as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant within Hebron Public Schools. Working with an elementary caseload, this onsite role in Hebron is ideal for individuals committed to supporting student communication development in a school-based setting. Working in close partnership with the district's Speech-Language Pathologists, the SLPA supports students expressive, receptive, and articulation development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement speech and language therapy activities and interventions as directed by the supervising SLP
• Provide direct support to students in individual and small group settings, consistent with IEP and 504 goals
• Assist the SLP in preparing materials and activities for therapy sessions
• Collect and maintain data on student performance and progress toward individualized goals
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, staff, and families to support student communication needs
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in accordance with district procedures and state/federal regulations
• Support generalization of communication skills across classroom and school environments
• Participate in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, student support team and any other meetings representing assigned students
• Engage in ongoing professional development and/or training to maintain subject matter knowledge and explore best practices
• Comply with all Federal and State special education statutes and regulations pertaining to identified students; ensure implementation of all mandated timelines
• Establish and maintain on-going, informative and open communication with parents/guardians regarding students; establish and maintain positive rapport with students
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal/student and family information
• Implement school related duties such as student supervision, appropriate record-keeping tasks and other duties consistent with professional requirements and expectations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an ASHA-accredited university, and minimum 1+ years speech-language pathology experience required
• Current certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)
• Experience working with elementary-aged children in educational settings preferred
• Ability to work onsite in the school environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Physical Requirements: Must have the physical ability to execute the full performance of duties for the position, including but not limited to: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.

Non-Discrimination: The Hebron Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Hebron Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, access to Boy Scouts or other Designated Youth Groups or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal non-discrimination laws.