Full-Time SLPA: AAC & Classroom Therapy

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support the Speech-Language Pathologist in providing therapy and carrying out assessments for students with communication needs in our Mesa area schools. The role focuses on direct therapy assistance, classroom-based services with AAC devices, data collection, and documentation to inform the SLP's plans.

The ideal candidate holds an SLPA credential or a related bachelor's degree and has strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s in related field with eligibility per ASHA guidelines.
• Experience with AAC devices preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with SLPs and classroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy support to SLPA-identified students per therapy plans.
• Assist with informal documentation and data collection for assessments.
• Record progress toward objectives and report to the SLP.
• Prepare materials and maintain records for documentation.
• Attend IEP meetings as appropriate in a support capacity.

Skills

SLP-Aide license

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional growth

AAC experience

IEP participation

Public school environment

Education

ASHA-aligned SLPA program

Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders / Speech Sciences

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support the Speech-Language Pathologist in providing therapy and carrying out assessments for students with communication needs in our Mesa area schools. The role focuses on direct therapy assistance, classroom-based services with AAC devices, data collection, and documentation to inform the SLP's plans.

The ideal candidate holds an SLPA credential or a related bachelor's degree and has strong collaboration skills.