For School Year 2025-2026
184- Work Day Calendar
Annual Salary: $50,439+(Salary placement is based on experience and education level.) https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/financial-transparency
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) serves as a member of an educational team and is authorized to perform tasks prescribed, directed and supervised by a Certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the implementation of services for children/students with speech, language, cognitive, voice, oral, muscular, augmentative/alternative communication disorders and hearing impairments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Speech/Language Pathologist by providing services for students with disabilities including screening, observations, and instruction; assists in the selection, preparation and presentation of materials, including technology for instruction and other activities.
- Implement documented intervention plans developed by a Speech/Language Pathologist and other designated personnel when implementing programming including oral, written, manual, augmentative and alternative communication techniques.
- Knowledgeable about communication disorders including fluency, voice and resonance, receptive/expressive language, and language-based learning disabilities; understand and communicate about hearing disabilities and their impact on speech/language as well as the cognitive and social aspects of communication disorders.
- Accurately collect data and maintain records in a timely manner for the purpose of student progress toward IEP goals and behavior support plans. Reports information to supervising Speech/Language Pathologist s especially when adapting instruction for student achievement in the least restrictive environment.
- Assist the Speech/Language Pathologist in the assessment or screening of students without interpretation and reports directly to the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist. Implements use of technologies including adaptive and assistive equipment that facilitates student learning.
- Understand the purpose of the IEP as it applies to the Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant assignment; demonstrates awareness of how student’s goals are driven by curriculum and district and state evaluations.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job especially concerning students and their families; refer concerns expressed by families, students or others to their supervisor or licensed team member.
- Attend team meetings and other meetings as required furthering professional development, recognizing opportunities to generalize knowledge which serves to support student needs in the school environment.
- Ensure safety in all environments, practice safe work habits and personal safety; follow universal health and safety precautions. Attend to student medical needs as delegated by a Health Care Plan.
- Demonstrate ability to adapt to changes in responsibilities and work schedules by maintaining flexibility and positive, professional work ethic.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences in beliefs, traditions and values especially as they relate to students. Listen for understanding, share information appropriately and participate in problem-solving or planning activities.
- Recognize own professional limitations and perform within boundaries of training and job responsibilities.
- Assist in clerical duties as assigned by the supervising Speech/Language Pathologist including but not limited to scheduling, safety and maintenance of supplies and equipment and record keeping.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor/administrator.
Education, Training and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication, Speech and Language Pathology or Communication Disorders/Speech Sciences or a Bachelor’s Degree (in any major) plus 24 semester hours in speech language hearing sciences.
- Successful completion of a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant program from an institution whose program meets or exceeds recommended guidelines established by the American Speech/Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
- Posses or be eligible for a Colorado Department of Education Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Authorization.
- Transcripts required.
- Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.
Note: Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.
Application Procedure:
Click on the red “Apply” button to complete an online application, you must apply to each position that is of interest to you.
FLSA: Exempt