Speech Lang Pathologist Asst (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Douglas County School District

12d•$26 - $35

About The Position

Responsible for providing assistance to the supervising speech and language pathologist in all aspects of speech and language interventions for students with disabilities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Constant lifting, five (5) to twenty (20) pounds • Frequent to constant bending, squatting, standing, reaching, sitting, extensive walking, kneeling, crawling, and stooping •Occasional climbing

Requirements

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification (SLPA) - ASHA and Colorado Department of Education
Bachelor's Degree: Communication Disorders
Bachelor's Degree: Speech Pathology

Responsibilities

Represent the Speech and Language Pathologist during IEP meetings and other team meetings as requested and allowed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.
Consult and collaborate with the Speech and Language Pathologist, other building personnel, and SPED team personnel regarding services to students.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and student progress with regard to established intervention plans and reports information to the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.
Perform clerical and technical duties for the Speech and Language Pathologist such as preparation of materials, maintenance of equipment, and IEP compliance paperwork.
Work independently, following plans provided by the Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech and language interventions for designated students, including oral, written manual, and augmentative communication.
Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Assist the Speech and Language Pathologist in providing services for students with disabilities, including scheduling, screening, observations, instruction and data collection in classrooms and/or individual and small group settings