Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:
6/10/2026

Location:
Tuttle School

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
06/19/2026
Job Title: Speech & Language Pathology Assistant

Location: Tuttle Elementary

Education: Associate's Degree in speech-language pathology, or post-secondary equivalent course work and equivalent training and experience

Rate of Pay: Hourly rate $33.00


Start Date: August 24, 2026

This is a 10 months, full time position.


Responsibilities: under the supervision of our school based Speech & Language Pathologists, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.


Essential Function:

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position; it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.


• Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various school sites

• Follows and implement documented treatment plans or protocols


• Documents student progress toward meeting established objective and reports the information to therapists

• Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties

• Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards and/or equipment for use in therapy activities

• Programs and troubleshoot Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices

• Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities

• Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts,, records, graphs and reports

• Observe and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapist


• Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities; prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, words lists, and other related items.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures

• Understand of normal speech, language, and hearing development


• Knowledge of language, articulation and acquired disorders as well as associated rehabilitation

• Experience with terminology related to communicate disorders

• Ability to strategize techniques for student behavior management


• Familiarity with AAC devices and other assistive technology


• Ability to use appropriately a variety of screening tools and protocols to administer and score screenings

• Ability to provide effective implementation of therapy objectives

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with children and adults form different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot assistive equipment


• Ability to use a computer and IPad using standard software applications

• Ability to react with flexibility and sensitivity to changing situations and needs


• Ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to maintain cooperative work relationships

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.


East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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