Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (2025/2026)

General Job Title: Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Original Date: July 10, 2007

Revised Date:

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Department: Educational Services

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: To assist in the assessment of students' speech development level; implementing goals for remediation of speech and language deficits; and providing information and/or direction as may be required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Essential Functions:

Attends meetings in the presence of supervising Speech Language Pathologist -SLP (e.g. departmental, multidisciplinary team, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.

Conducts speech and language screenings using district approved screening instruments.

Confers with classroom teacher for the purpose of providing requested information, implementing plans for services and/or making recommendations as directed by supervising SLP.

Maintains various files and/or records for the purpose of providing written support and documentation required.

Prepares materials and follows speech language lessons appropriate for individuals or small groups (e.g. speech therapy, teaching materials, etc.).

Provides direct instructional services to students under the supervision of the SLP for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech language deficits.

Other duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee occasionally will stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms and will frequently repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion such as when typing. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Education Requirements/Licensing Requirements:

Community College and/or Vocational School Degree.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License (ARS 36-1940.04)
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Experience:

Experience in working with school age children

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