Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Epic Tulsa Area Office; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Charter School is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) at the Tulsa area office. A master’s degree is required, and you will work under a certified SLP in the Special Education department to assess and treat speech-language needs.

This full-time role offers a salary of $78,733.10 per year, with responsibilities including IEP coordination, therapy delivery, data collection, and collaboration with families and school staff; you may travel to Epic sites as needed and must

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Advanced understanding of special ed compliance.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership abilities and collaboration skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and FERPA/HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ISP/IEP meetings and address related paperwork.
• Provide therapy services according to IEPs (in person or online).
• Coordinate with related service providers and families.
• Maintain documentation of student progress and progress reports.
• Monitor caseload and communicate with staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Leadership abilities

Technology skills

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Google applications

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954582
Application Deadline: Nov 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Related Services Coordinator

Compensation: $78,733.10

TRS Classification: Classified

Summary:

Speech-Language assistants (SLPA) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. SLPA’s must work under the supervision of a certified SLP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

EPIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the success of Epic Charter School.
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of Epic Charter School as well as federal and state education regulations.
• Participate fully in professional development for facilitators, including Professional Learning Communities and technological training.
• Attend school activities.

MAINTAINING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH OF EPIC’S RELATED SERVICE DEPARTMENT:

• Facilitate relationships with partner agencies.
• Assist in assignment of related service providers to meet students’ needs.
• Develop departmental best practices and training pieces to support those practices for the organization as a whole.
• Communicate effectively with administrators to coordinate activities and programs.
• Work collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and maintaining students’ educational growth.

WORKING WITH YOUR STUDENTS:

• Administer appropriate assessments when given referrals.
• Provide evaluation reports (for an educational setting).
• Conduct/attend IEP and MEEG meetings and address IEP paperwork within a timely manner so as to remain in compliance with the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Provide therapy services according to IEP's (in person, online, monitoring, and/or consulting).
• Communicate with families and staff regarding students and speech services.
• Monitor compliance for his/her assigned caseload.
• Be available as a resource to parents, teachers and other professionals working toward the educational well-being of your students.
• Prepare testing accommodation information for timely reports.
• Attend Professional Learning Communities held once a month.
• Maintain documentation of student progress and tracking documents to show student growth.
• Be an adult advocate for assigned students.
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Stay current with relevant research and trends as required to improve academic achievement.
• Understand school resources.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-elected professional growth activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working with students and families required.

Qualifications:

• Advanced understanding of special ed compliance.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and gain credibility quickly to instill confidence of teaching ability.
• Strong decision making, organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Use effective positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Resolve issues and conflicts.
• Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software including Zoom, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Current on new instructional technologies.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrates self-discipline and initiative.
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, families and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills:

• Basic math skills required.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with EdPlan preferred.
• Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech-Language Assistant Certification.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made.
• Must have favorable employment references.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in the Epic Special Services building and also must travel to various Epic sites. This may require spending a significant amount of time in the car, driving in various conditions and at various times of day. The noise level is quiet to moderately loud (when students are present).

Epic Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For reasonable accommodations of a disability during the hiring process, please email [e-mail]. Someone will call you to discuss further.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78,733.10 to $78,733.10 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Richard Maxey , Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Remote State of Oklahoma
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]