Skilled Nursing Facility Speech & Language Pathology Assistant - Dumfries, VA

A Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) position is available for the 2025-2026 school year, serving students from PreK through 12th grade in an itinerant role across multiple locations within Dumfries, VA. This full-time, in-person contract opportunity runs from August 13th through May 21st, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The SLPA will work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide targeted speech-language intervention and support individualized educational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing speech and language programs designed by the supervising SLP to enhance student communication skills.
• Administer or support assessments, scoring, and observation activities; assist with interpretation.
• Contribute to documentation preparation including evaluations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), progress reports, and communication logs.
• Collaborate with therapists, teachers, parents, and other professionals to support student progress.
• Attend meetings such as IEP conferences and parent sessions to provide updates on student functional goals.
• Transport students as needed to therapy or testing locations.
• Maintain an upbeat, positive, and collaborative approach while applying new strategies and techniques.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Speech, Language and Hearing or Communication Disorders.
• Previous experience in school settings or as a paraprofessional preferred.
• Training or experience in language and articulation therapy.
• Strong communication skills, active listening, and ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and team members.
• Willingness to learn and apply new methods.

Location: Dumfries, VA (Itinerant within multiple sites)

This opportunity offers a dynamic role supporting students communication development within a supportive educational environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute to meaningful student progress throughout the school year.