26 - Speech Language Pathology Assistant (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Pueblo School District 60 • Pueblo, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant is to work under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist to assist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services for pupils with speech and language disorders; collect student performance data and establish and maintain a daily schedule. Provide information relative to communication disorders to students, parents, teachers, etc.

Requirements

• Valid Colorado Special Services License within 60 days of hire
• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication, Speech Language Pathology, or Communication Disorders � Speech Sciences with an emphasis in Speech Language Hearing Sciences AND Completion of an approved School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program including 100 hours of direct service delivery fulfilling responsibilities consistent with an SLPA and supervised by a Master's level Speech Language Pathologist OR Verification by the supervising licensed SLP that the applicant has the skills and knowledge listed on the Job Posting
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a public school setting

Responsibilities

• Assist an SLP in assessment of students' communication skills without interpretation.
• Follows Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and treatment plans.
• Assist and implement speech and language therapy exercises to supplement, enhance, and extend therapy for articulation/phonology, cognition, motor speech, dysphasia, voice, fluency, craniofacial anomalies, hearing and child and adult language.
• Schedule screenings and interventions with students and families.
• Provide orientation on the goals for interventions and exercises that can be done in the home environment.
• Conduct speech and language screenings generally accepted tests and assessment techniques and protocols that are set up by an SLP.
• Follow documented treatment plans and document results and progress toward the student's treatment and individualized educational plan goals.
• Observe and influence/control behavior and interaction of students according to approved positive behavior management techniques.
• Assist in developing short and long range therapeutic goals and treatment programs to meet students' individual needs.
• May work with other providers such as physicians, psychologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, counselors and teachers in conjunction with individual education plans.
• Assist in the development and/or selection of materials that enhance learning and enhancement of communicative skills and abilities.
• Work and interact with peers, as individuals and/or in team/group settings, in a professional manner that contributes to the District's academic achievement goals.
• Document student progress toward speech and language IEP goals by preparing charts, records, graphs, and narratives.
• Adapt or modify instructional classroom materials to student needs.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by ESS Administration

Benefits

• Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level