Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant

El Dorado Education Complex; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 36,005 - 43,640; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in El Dorado, Arkansas, is seeking a full-time Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant. Responsibilities include providing routine therapy support, documenting student progress, and assisting with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be registered with the Arkansas Board. The starting salary ranges from $36,005 to $43,640 per year. This position requires effective communication and organizational skills, as well as flexibility in responding to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine maintenance tasks as prescribed by the supervising pathologist.
• Document student progress towards established goals.
• Assist with informal documentation and preparation of materials.

Skills

Knowledge of quality speech-language therapy

Data collection from therapy sessions

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Yearly registration with ABESPA

Job description

Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant

El Dorado Public Schools El Dorado Education Complex - El Dorado, Arkansas
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Job Details

Job ID: 5282979

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

TITLE: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

REPORTS TO: Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist, Principal, Special Education Director

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non exempt

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 190 Days

HOURS: 7:50 am - 3:50 pm

SALARY: $36,005.10 - $43,640.10

PRIMARY PURPOSE: A speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-Assistant) is an individual who, following academic and on-the-job training, performs tasks as prescribed, directed, and supervised indirectly and/or directly by master’s level speech-language pathologists certificated/licensed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) or licensed by the Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA).

QUALIFICATIONS: As set by federal and state laws and regulations governing the provisions of special education and related services to children with disabilities.

Education/Certification/Registrations:

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university
• Yearly registration through Arkansas Board of Examiner in Speech Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) for Medicaid billing

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Proving quality speech-language therapy to students with disabilities individually or in groups under supervision from supervising speech-language pathologist
• Accurately collecting data from therapy sessions
• Confidentiality of all information concerning students with disabilities
• Technology

Ability to:

• Assist speech-language pathologist with therapies
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form
• React with flexibility to unexpected schedule changes and sensitivity to changing situations and student needs
• Maintain cooperative work relationships
• Follow all rules of confidentiality when working with and accessing student information.
• Organize and maintain accurate records that are easily accessed when requested by the public or state agency
• Effectively use technology

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide routine maintenance/generalization tasks as prescribed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Follow IEPs, therapy schedules, and therapy protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Document student progress toward meeting established goals and/or objectives as stated in the student’s individualized education program, and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist speech-language pathologist during assessment of students, such as those judged to be difficult to test.
• Assist with informal documentation (e.g., tallying notes for the speech-language pathologist to use), prepare materials, and assist with other clerical duties as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
• Assist SLP in performing checks and maintenance of assistive technology equipment.
• Participate with the speech-language pathologist in professional development trainings.
• Assist the speech-language pathologist with getting students to/from therapy sessions.
• Assist in the creation of therapy materials and/or classroom visual schedules/materials for student with disabilities.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $36,005.10 to $43,640.10 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.