Regional Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (2026-27 School Year)

National Heritage Academies•Watkins, CO

1d•$24 - $30

About The Position

This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week. Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) works under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide education and therapy intervention to students with identified speech and language disorders. This position offers a dynamic work environment and requires a flexible, adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of students and schools. As a traveling SLPA, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping students reach their full potential. You will provide services at the following school locations: Sky Ranch Academy- Aurora, CO Capstone Academy- Commerce City, CO What We Offer: Flexible scheduling options Competitive salary Affordable, comprehensive benefits package 401(k) plan with employer match A meaningful, mission-driven work environment Company Information: National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
Active Colorado Department of Education (DOE) certification as an SLPA.
Experience working in a school setting, preferably with K-12 populations.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate effectively with supervising speech-language pathologists and school personnel.

Responsibilities

Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations and help gather data on student performance.
Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists.
Manage student behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions.
Organize and manage student data and records.
Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials.
Provide feedback to students and caregivers and educate them on exercises to improve communication skills.
Work with SLPs, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.
Additional duties as assigned.