Paraeducator IV/Speech and Language Pathology Assistant - SLPA

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District; West Dennis (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is seeking a Paraeducator IV/Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support students with communication disorders. The role works under a Speech Language Pathologist across the district, providing therapy support and instructional assistance in various settings.

The position requires SPLA licensure, meeting certification requirements, and the ability to complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• SPLA license required or eligible.
• CPR and First Aid certifications desirable.
• Possess or acquire the required certifications within first year.
• Pass Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys assessment within first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and documentation as directed.
• Maintain and file progress notes and required documents.
• Prepare materials for speech/language services under SLPA direction.
• Provide direct instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Facilitate access to learning materials as directed by SLT.
• Support students' behavioral and social-emotional needs.

Skills

SPLA license

CPR/First Aid

training in bloodborne pathogens

ability to meet ParaPro/WorkKeys

child development knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Paraeducator IV/Speech and Language Pathology Assistant - SLPA JobID: 1514

• Position Type: Paraeducators/ Paraeducator IV/Speech and Language Pathology Assistant - SLPA
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 6 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch. This is a school year position.

COMPENSATION

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website . All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website . All paraprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, have met this requirement and will need to provide a copy of a transcript showing your highest degree earned. The final pathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment. Information regarding the process can be found HERE . Please provide the Human Resources office with a copy of your passing scores, once obtained. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the HR Office at [phone].

SUMMARY

Assists the Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders. Work under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist throughout the District, with students who have communication, emotional, or developmental impairments. The ultimate goal is to improve individuals' communication skills. Support students with a wide range of disabilities such as low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, communication disorders, speech delays and behavioral concerns. SLPA may work in an early education, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with information documentation, as directed.
• Maintains files and records including but not limited to progress reports and other required documentation.
• Prepares, under the direction of the Speech language Pathologist, materials necessary to provide speech/language services.
• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Provides access to learning and curricular materials, as directed by the Speech/Language Therapist.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives, as directed by Speech/Language Therapist.
• Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro‑active, pro‑social problem solving skills.
• Provides assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology/augmentative communication devices).
• Fosters student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Is responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting.
• Supporting the toileting and daily living skills of students may be an essential function of the job.
• Maintains proper confidentiality of student records.
• Sets a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• SPLA license required.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications are desirable.
• Participate in annual training, for blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi‑pen, etc.
• Associate's degree from college; or two years related experience and/or training.
• Possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT

Laura H. Nasuti, M.Ed
Director of Special Education & Student Services
296 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664
Phone: [phone]