Speech Language Pathologist Assistant 2026-2027

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Job ID: 571 Position Type: Student Support and Related Services/ Speech and Language Pathology Date Posted: 2/5/2026 Location: Districtwide Reports To: Site Administrator Calendar: 10 Month Job Category: Certified Beginning Salary: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Salary Schedule, As approved by the Governing Board Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board Deadline for Application: Until filled Job Goal Assists Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a public‑school setting. The professional roles and activities include clinical/educational services, direct treatment, and documentation. Qualifications Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the Arizona Department of Health Services BA or AA Degree, or High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) Performance Responsibilities Conduct prevention and pre‑referral education to teachers and staff Consult with teachers, school staff, and parents as needed Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, following the written individualized education treatment plans Offer intervention strategies to staff for carry‑over of students' speech and language goals and objectives Complete required daily documentation Assist the SLP in data collection and tallying for assessment purposes without interpreting data When possible, act as a native language interpreter during meetings Attend parent conferences and IEP meetings with permission from the supervising SLP and written documentation. Interpretation of data and/or changes in the treatment plan cannot occur without the SLP's input. An SLPA may not write formal screening, diagnostic, progress, or discharge notes An SLPA may not perform any task without approval from the supervising SLP Meet any specific job requirements indicated by the district Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions Some positions may require climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects. If arm and/or leg controls require exertion greater than for sedentary work, the job is rated as Light Work. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Perform multiple non‑technical tasks and periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions Adhere to safety practices and work with school‑aged children Basic math skills including fractions, percentages, and ratios; read manuals; write documents per prescribed formats; present information; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions Knowledge of relevant codes, policies, regulations, and laws; schedule activities; collate data; use basic job‑related equipment Flexibility to work independently with others in varied circumstances, utilize data in defined processes, and operate equipment with defined methods Work with diverse individuals or groups, job‑related data, and equipment; independently solve problems to analyze issues and create action plans Follow prescribed guidelines for data problem‑solving; equipment problem‑solving is limited Communicate with diverse groups; adhere to safety practices; and meet deadlines and schedules Terms of Employment Reports To: Site Administrator Location: Districtwide Supervises: NA Calendar: 10 Month Job Category: Certified Beginning Salary: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Salary Schedule, As approved by the Governing Board Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board Deadline for Application: Until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr Cartwright School District #83