Speech Language Assistant

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashua School District is seeking a Speech-Language Assistant to support SLPs in delivering services to IEP-identified students district-wide. The SLA assists with screening, evaluation, and treatment under supervision and coordinates with teachers and specialists to enhance communication outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate’s Degree in communication disorders with practicum experience under an SLP; additional practicum experiences are desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in communication disorders from an accredited SLA program.
• Minimum of one practicum experience working under the supervision of an SLP; two or more practicum experiences desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists speech-language pathologists in providing services to IEP-identified students.
• Assists with screening, evaluating and treating disorders of communication under supervision.
• Collaborates with SLPs, classroom and Special Education staff to meet student goals.

Education

Associates Degree in communication disorders

Practicum experience under supervision of an SLP

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Nashua School District

• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  

POSITION: Speech Language Assistant
LOCATION: District Wide
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
STARTING: ASAP - 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Competitive Salary and Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Associates Degree in communication disorders from an accredited SLA program such as the Nashua Community College, a minimum of one practicum experience working under the supervision of an SLP; two or more practicum experiences desirable.
SUMMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Speech-Language Assistant (SLA) assists speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in the provision of speech-language services to IEP-identified students and may assist the SLP as directed in the screening, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of communication. Services provided address disorders of speech, articulation, fluency, voice, verbal and written language, auditory comprehension, cognition communication and swallowing disorders. Speech-language assistants do not provide services independently, and must work under the direction and supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Speech-language assistants collaborate with SLPs, classroom and Special Education teachers, and peers to enhance the instructional environment, are responsible for meeting school and district wide student performance goals, enhance student performance, and meet profes sional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating and professional development.