Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Fall 2027

Great Hearts Academies • Apache Junction, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) assists a Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a charter school setting. The assistant will be assigned to two co-located schools on one campus: one elementary school and one secondary school. Work includes clinical and educational services, direct treatment, screenings, consultation, collaboration, data collection, and documentation. The SLPA may not perform tasks without the supervising SLP’s approval, interpret assessment data, change treatment plans, or write formal screening, diagnostic, progress, or discharge notes.

The role requires an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completion of a certified SLPA training program, and a valid Arizona Department of Health Services SLPA license. Candidates must be proficient with technology and demonstrate commitment to and love for the liberal arts. US work authorization is required; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted. Employment is contingent on completing a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. Local travel may be needed for training and professional development.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistants.
• Valid Speech Language Pathology Assistant license from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Experience working with school-aged children.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices and meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and work with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to perform basic math, read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information, analyze situations, schedule activities, collate data, and use basic job-related equipment.
• Ability to follow defined processes and methods when working with data and equipment, and to independently analyze issues and create action plans.
• US work authorization; OPT/CPT candidates are accepted.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prevention and pre-referral education for teachers and staff.
• Complete student screenings using protocols specified by the supervising SLP, without interpreting results.
• Consult with teachers, school staff, and parents as needed.
• Provide direct treatment identified by the supervising SLP, following written individualized education treatment plans.
• Offer staff intervention strategies to support carry-over of students’ speech and language goals and objectives.
• Complete required daily documentation.
• Assist the SLP with collecting and tallying assessment data without interpreting it.
• Attend parent conferences and IEP meetings when permitted by the supervising SLP and supported by the SLP’s written documentation; do not interpret data or change treatment plans without SLP input.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree