Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant - 26/27 SY

Sunnyside Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 26,878 - 38,281; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Unified School District seeks a Speech-Language Assistant to support students with language and speech disorders. The role includes screening students, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and preparing therapy materials. Candidates should possess an Associate degree in communication disorders and an Arizona Speech/Language Assistant Certificate. This is a full-time position with a compensation of $23.65 per hour, requiring some fluency in Spanish. Join us for the 2026/2027 school year!

Qualifications

• Complete tasks to develop language skills and assist with communication technology.
• Document student progress and assist during assessments.
• Prepare therapy materials and adapt instructional resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screenings and follow treatment plans.
• Provide direct treatment assistance to students.
• Document and report student progress to therapists.

Skills

Knowledge of speech and language pathology equipment

Skill in developing individualized lesson plans

Skill in AAC device programming

Knowledge of special education requirements

Skill in working with diverse children

Education

Associate of arts degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders

Arizona Speech/Language Assistant Certificate

Job description

Under supervision of Language, Speech, and Hearing Therapists, completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral‑motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities; performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Conducts speech and language screenings without interpretation and uses screening protocols developed by the Language, Speech, and Hearing Therapists;
• Provides direct treatment assistance to students at various school sites;
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols;
• Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to therapists;
• Assists the therapists during assessments by assisting with documentation and performing clerical duties, including preparing Medicaid requests;
• Prepares therapy materials such as visual boards, word walls, communication boards, and/or equipment for use in therapy activities;
• Programs and troubleshoots Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices;
• Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities;
• Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, and preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports;
• Observes and reports significant behavioral patterns or other problems to the therapists;
• Assists in maintaining appropriate behavior between activities;
• Prepares various teaching materials such as charts, pictures, word lists, and other related items.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of speech and language pathology equipment, materials, and procedures;
• Knowledge of special education requirements both federal and state regulations;
• Knowledge of childhood development disorders and treatments;
• Knowledge of terminology related to communicative disorders;
• Skill in developing and implementing individualized lesson plans;
• Skill in AAC device programming;
• Skill in working with culturally and linguistically diverse children;
• Skill in working independently.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an indoor environment. Requires frequent sitting, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting.

Qualifications

• Associate of arts degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders, or graduation from a speech language pathology assistant program;
• Experience with students with disabilities;
• Arizona Speech/Language Assistant Certificate;
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card;
• Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Grade: N; Hourly Pay: $23.65; Hours per Day: 8; Days in Contract: 211; Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year; 3.0 FTE Positions Available.