SLP Assistant: AAC & Pediatric Speech Therapy in Schools

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Holidays

ASRS retirement match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay annually

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support SLPs in providing services to students with speech and language needs. The role emphasizes therapy assistance, data collection, and collaboration with teachers within the Special Education program.

The position offers full-time 40 hours/week, with benefits including sick leave, holidays, retirement matching through ASRS, health and life insurance, and annual performance pay.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program that adheres to ASHA guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology or Speech and Hearing Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy assistance to students under supervision of the SLP.
• Assist the SLP with informal documentation.
• Document student progress toward objectives and report to the SLP.
• Assist in collecting and tallying data for assessments.
• Prepare and process record keeping and materials for documentation.

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Communication

SLP license

English proficiency

Non-traditional student

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Professional growth

Education

ASHA-aligned SLPA program

Bachelors in Communication Disorders/SLP

Job description

Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizona, seeks a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support SLPs in providing services to students with speech and language needs. The role emphasizes therapy assistance, data collection, and collaboration with teachers within the Special Education program.

The position offers full-time 40 hours/week, with benefits including sick leave, holidays, retirement matching through ASRS, health and life insurance, and annual performance pay.