2026-2027 Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A)

Crescent City Schools • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist to support students’ speech, language, and communication development. The role includes conducting speech and language screenings and pass/fail hearing screenings; working with students individually or in small groups; and consulting with the Director of Special Education about incorporating speech and language strategies into classroom settings. The SLP-A helps prepare speech and language IEPs and progress reports, maintains student service logs, and documents therapy sessions in accordance with Medicaid requirements. With permission and guidance from the supervising speech-language pathologist, the SLP-A may participate in parent conferences, IEP meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team conferences. The assistant is expected to keep current with relevant trends and federal and state regulations, maintain certifications and licensure, and take on other tasks as needed.

This is an in-person role for the 2026–2027 school year. Crescent City Schools describes itself as a nonprofit Charter Management Organization that supports open-enrollment charter schools focused on raising student achievement and preparing students for college. The role is on the Lead Scale, with potential compensation increases for leadership responsibilities, summer work, duties beyond regular responsibilities, or longevity. The organization offers fully paid health insurance, an immediate 4% 401(k) match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Requirements

• Possess Louisiana State Speech Language Pathology Assistant Licensure.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from a regionally accredited institution, including successful completion of coursework in articulation and language disorders.
• If the bachelor’s degree is not in speech-language pathology, the degree program must include the required core coursework as dictated by LBESPA.
• Demonstrate past success working with students in non-selective schools.
• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screenings and hearing screenings limited to pass/fail interpretation.
• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups to support language and communication development.
• Consult with the Director of Special Education about opportunities to incorporate speech and language strategies in classroom settings.
• Stay knowledgeable about current trends and federal and state regulations in speech-language pathology and special education to ensure compliance.
• Assist in writing speech and language IEPs and progress reports to track progress toward student objectives.
• With permission and guidance from the supervising speech-language pathologist, participate in parent conferences, IEP meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Write therapy-session documentation notes as required by Medicaid regulations, with treatment tied directly to IEP goals and objectives.
• Be willing to learn and use the electronic encounter tracking system.
• Maintain student service logs for each student on the caseload.
• Keep certifications and licensure current.
• Take on other tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance.
• Immediate 4% 401(k) match.
• Employer-paid mental health services.
• Generous leave policies.
• Potential compensation increases for leadership responsibilities, summer work, duties beyond regular responsibilities, or longevity.

What This Job Offers

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