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

Crescent City Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Mental health services

Leave policies

Job summary

Crescent City Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) for the 2026-2027 school year in New Orleans. The role supports students under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist and involves screenings, small-group work, and IEP documentation.

You will collaborate with the Director of Special Education to integrate speech-language strategies in classrooms, stay updated on regulations, and contribute to progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screenings and perform hearing screenings (limited to pass/fail interpretation)
• Working with students one-on-one or in small groups to assist with language and communication development
• Consulting with the Director of Special Education regarding opportunities to incorporate speech and language strategies in classroom settings
• Remaining knowledgeable of current trends and federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure compliance
• Assisting in writing speech and language IEPs and progress reports to ensure students are on track to reaching their objectives
• With permission and guidance of the supervising speech-language pathologist, SLP-As may participate in parent conferences, individual educational program meetings (IEP), case conferences, and interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Writing documentation notes of therapy sessions as required by Medicaid regulations – treatment ties directly to IEP goals/objectives; willingness to be trained on and use electronic encounter tracking system
• Maintain student service logs for each student on caseload
• Keeping certifications and licensures current
• Taking on other tasks as needed
• What We Offer:
• This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.
• which includes fully paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Job description

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

Under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) impacts students’ lives by:

• Conduct speech and language screenings and perform hearing screenings (limited to pass/fail interpretation)


• Working with students one-on-one or in small groups to assist with language and communication development


• Consulting with the Director of Special Education regarding opportunities to incorporate speech and language strategies in classroom settings


• Remaining knowledgeable of current trends and federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure compliance


• Assisting in writing speech and language IEPs and progress reports to ensure students are on track to reaching their objectives


• With permission and guidance of the supervising speech-language pathologist, SLP-As may participate in parent conferences, individual educational program meetings (IEP), case conferences, and interdisciplinary team conferences.


• Writing documentation notes of therapy sessions as required by Medicaid regulations – treatment ties directly to IEP goals/objectives; willingness to be trained on and use electronic encounter tracking system


• Maintain student service logs for each student on caseload


• Keeping certifications and licensures current


• Taking on other tasks as needed

What We Offer:

• This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.


• which includes fully paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds


• This is an in-person role

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.

At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.