SLPA- Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Massachusetts is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. The role involves assisting Speech Language Pathologists in delivering therapy services and maintaining documentation. Candidates are required to have an Associate's degree or related experience along with an SLPA license. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with students having communication disorders are essential. This position follows guidelines set by Individual Educational Plans and includes some physical demands as well.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a college with 60 credits in a related program or equivalent experience.
• An SLPA license is required.
• Ability to calculate using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing speech and language therapy services.
• Maintain files and records, including progress reports.
• Prepare materials necessary for services under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to read and understand treatment plans

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

SLPA-Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - JobID: 677

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ SLPA
• Date Posted: 8/6/2025
• Location: Fall River Public Schools

Job Description

Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders, including technical assistance with equipment required for accommodating disabilities or required supports.

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows established Individual Educational Plans to facilitate students' progress on communication and educational goals under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Collects data for monitoring services, as well as setting up and tracking assigned equipment.
• Maintains files and records including but not limited to progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
• Prepares, under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist, materials necessary to provide services.

Required Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree from college, 60 credits in related program; or
• A minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or
• An aggregate combination of experience and education in the field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• An SLPA license.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand plans for services as written in student treatment and support plan.
• Ability to communicate and record via routine required reports, records and correspondence.
• Able to read and interpret documents including safety requirements, instructions for operating and maintaining equipment, and procedural instructions or manuals.
• Able to understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and follow accordingly.

Calculation and Math Skills

• Ability to calculate in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Able to problem solve situations including complex situations with multiple variables.

Additional Requirements: The employee may be used as an itinerant and required to move about within or between buildings. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 20 to 40 pounds of equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals to perform the required duties and functions.

Reports To: Supervising SLP or Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits in accordance with the Fall River Educators Association Unit B Contract scale. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.