School-Based SLPA — Speech & Language Therapy Support

Windham Public Schools; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at North Windham Elementary School (High-Needs School). The position is full-time for the 10-month school year and supports the supervising SLP by delivering direct therapy activities and entering data in CT-SEDS.

Under supervision, the SLPA will implement treatment protocols, conduct screenings, document progress, manage materials and AAC devices, and assist with billing paperwork.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• 2 years' experience working with students with special needs, preferred.
• Experience in working with families from diverse backgrounds, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Pupil Services may find appropriate.
• Public school experience at all levels, including preschool, preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement speech and language treatment interventions and protocols explicitly developed and pre-authorized by the supervising SLP.
• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation. Administer and score screening instruments using strict protocols selected by the supervising SLP.
• Document student progress during therapy sessions by compiling objective data, activity logs, progress notes, and treatment tally charts.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain clinical materials, assistive technology tools, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Complete administrative paperwork, scheduling tasks, and timely data compilation to support Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance billing requirements.
• Attend and share purely objective data regarding student performance at parent/teacher conferences or multidisciplinary team meetings (e.g., PPT/IEP), strictly under the guidance and prior approval of the supervising SLP.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervising Speech & Language Pathologist and/or Administrator.

Skills

Experience with students with special

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Windham Public Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at North Windham Elementary School (High-Needs School). The position is full-time for the 10-month school year and supports the supervising SLP by delivering direct therapy activities and entering data in CT-SEDS.

Under supervision, the SLPA will implement treatment protocols, conduct screenings, document progress, manage materials and AAC devices, and assist with billing paperwork.