Speech Lang Pathologist Asst

Douglas County School District; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to support the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist in providing interventions for students with disabilities. The role includes documentation in Medicaid systems, preparation of materials, and collaboration with SPED staff.

Responsibilities span scheduling, observations, data collection, and participation in IEP meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• SLPA certification required.
• Bachelor's degrees in Communication Disorders and Speech Pathology.
• First Aid & CPR Certification often required.

Responsibilities

• Assist SLPA in delivering speech and language interventions for students with disabilities.
• Document health-related services in Medicaid designations and documentation systems.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain equipment for SLPA.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and inform SLPA.
• Collaborate with SPED team and school staff regarding services to students.
• Represent SLPA in IEP meetings and other team meetings when requested.
• Assist with scheduling, screening, observations, and data collection in classrooms or group settings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication Disorders

Speech Pathology

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Communication Disorders

Bachelor's in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Speech Lang Pathologist Asst

Job Description:

Responsible for providing assistance to the supervising speech and language pathologist in all aspects of speech and language interventions for students with disabilities. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant lifting, five (5) to twenty (20) pounds
• Frequent to constant bending, squatting, standing, reaching, sitting, extensive walking, kneeling, crawling, and stooping
• Occasional climbing

Responsibilities:

Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.

Work independently, following plans provided by the Speech and Language Pathologist to provide speech and language interventions for designated students, including oral, written manual, and augmentative communication.

Perform clerical and technical duties for the Speech and Language Pathologist such as preparation of materials, maintenance of equipment, and IEP compliance paperwork.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and student progress with regard to established intervention plans and reports information to the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.

Consult and collaborate with the Speech and Language Pathologist, other building personnel, and SPED team personnel regarding services to students.

Represent the Speech and Language Pathologist during IEP meetings and other team meetings as requested and allowed by the supervising Speech and Language Pathologist.

Assist the Speech and Language Pathologist in providing services for students with disabilities, including scheduling, screening, observations, instruction and data collection in classrooms and/or individual and small group settings

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certification - American Heart Association, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certification (SLPA) - ASHA and Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree: Communication Disorders, Bachelor’s Degree: Speech Pathology

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

15

FTE:

0.38

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

180 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$26.30 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate:

$35.54 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range:

$26.30 USD - $44.77 USD Hourly

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

January 27, 2027