Assistant Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Assistant Speech Language Pathologist will provide therapeutic intervention and classroom support under the direction of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to eliminate or reduce communication problems/impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. The incumbent will assist the Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in maintaining compliance of all federal / local time lines, Medicaid billing, and state performance plan indicators 7, 11, & 12. Maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by the licensed supervisor.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Plan and provide intervention that is appropriate and consistent with speech/language goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor
• Gather data with individual students, as well as, the overall program and participate in determining student progress to support the supervising SLP to make data-based decisions and monitor student outcomes
• Conduct or participate in speech/language screening with the appropriate training
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve functional communication, oral and/or written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Compile, maintain, and file/submit all reports, records, and other documents as required and under the direction of the supervisor
• Administer routine tests, if assistant has been appropriately trained and the assessments are conducted under the direction of the supervisor

Administrative Support

• Support clinical services provided by the speech-language pathologist
• Complete routine paperwork, schedule meetings, maintain clinical records and prepare clinical materials
• Participate in Annual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if: a) meets requirements set forth by licensing board and b) is approved by licensed supervisor
• Engage in continuing education experiences and professional development to enhance the skills / knowledge necessary to serve a diverse student body as designated and supervised by the licensed SLP

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibility