Speech-Language Assistant

Great Prairie AEA • Ottumwa, IA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Speech-Language Assistant to assist virtual Speech Language Pathologists. This position is available for a 96-Day or 181-Day schedule (7-hour days) beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The Speech-Language Assistant provides articulation, language, voice and fluency services to students as specified by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills.
• Cooperative teamwork.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Implements speech-language activities as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Identifies and records correct/incorrect student responses.
• Maintain communication with assigned Speech-Language Pathologist on an ongoing basis.
• Assists Speech-Language Pathologist in material preparation.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences or staffings as requested by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
• Maintains data required for use in local school district (LEA), AEA, state and federal reporting.
• Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Special Education Director.
• Participate in staff development opportunities as requested by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Director.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave package
• Monthly cafeteria plan allotment of $861 (181 days)
• IPERS retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED