Speech Language Assistant

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Speech Language Assistant

Date Posted:
4/28/2026

Location:
Nashua High South


Date Available:
2026-2027 SY

Closing Date:
5/7/2026 or Until Filled
POSITION: Speech Language Assistant
LOCATION: Nashua High School South
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
STARTING: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Competitive Salary and Benefits

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Associates Degree in communication disorders from an accredited SLA program such as the Nashua Community College, a minimum of one practicum experience working under the supervision of an SLP; two or more practicum experiences desirable.


SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Speech-Language Assistant (SLA) assists speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the provision of speech-language services to IEP-identified students and may assist the SLP as directed in the screening, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of communication. Services provided address disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, cognition communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language assistants do not provide services independently, and must work under the direction and supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Speech-language assistants collaborate with SLPs, classroom and Special Education teachers, and peers to enhance the instructional environment, are responsible for meeting school and district wide student performance goals, enhance student performance, and meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating and professional development.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested Applicants should apply online at and submit a letter of interest, resume, three professional letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of their license for consideration.

This notice should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.