Speech Language Pathologist Assistant or Speech Language Pathologist

Canon City Schools•Canon City, CO

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency. The role collaborates with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home and school. The position serves schools district-wide and may be part-time or full-time, with the start date agreed upon for the 2026–2027 school year. The role includes evaluating students, assisting with programming for students with disabilities, providing interventions and consultation, communicating with students, families, and educators, and fulfilling professional and regulatory responsibilities. The employee may supervise Educational Support Professionals or interns as assigned. Work is in person and may take place in a school, remote setting, or similar setting; travel between sites may occasionally be required.

Requirements

For the SLPA role: a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and an SLPA license are required.
For the SLP role: a master's degree and an SLP license are required.
Experience and other qualifications as the Superintendent may require.
Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to transport oneself to various school locations.
Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff, students, and the public.
Ability to read, write, speak, and listen effectively to follow directions and instructions, complete tasks, and establish priorities.
Integrity, trustworthiness, and work ethic to work with little supervision.
Competent understanding of technology to perform the job.
Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Ability to perform light lifting and move items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the essential physical and mental functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

For an SLPA, willingness to pursue education toward an SLP and Special Services License from the State of Colorado.

Responsibilities

Select and administer appropriate tools for student evaluations, complete and summarize evaluations, assist with programming for students with disabilities, plan time effectively, and prioritize and schedule responsibilities.
Assist in developing appropriate annual goals and objectives for students.
Provide ongoing consultation to regular education and special education teachers.
Use intervention methods appropriate for individual students and groups, along with a variety of materials and individual strategies.
Use direct and community resources to meet student needs.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and teachers, including communicating student progress.
Provide service to parents when a family crisis impacts student performance.
Participate in professional growth and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties promptly and effectively.
Contribute positively to resolving staff and building issues, and participate in and promote district and school priorities, goals, and unity.
Participate in community interagency efforts and activities and serve as a resource for in-service activities at building and district levels.
Recognize problems and actively contribute to their resolution.
Follow Board policies and procedures, applicable codes of ethics, and federal, state, and local special education rules and regulations.
Protect district data and maintain good security practices for passwords and accounts; report actual or suspected data breaches and follow district technology-use policies.
Model the District's Mission and Belief Statements and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervise Educational Support Professionals or interns as assigned.