Speech Language Pathologist Assistant 2026-2027

Cartwright School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartwright School District in Phoenix, Arizona, is looking for a self-motivated Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to assist in providing comprehensive speech and language services to students. The role includes conducting educational services, intervention strategies, and documentation. Candidates must have completed a certified training program, possess a license from the Arizona Department of Health Services, and demonstrate experience with school-aged children. The position follows a 10-month calendar with benefits based on the schedule approved by the Governing Board.

Qualifications

• Assist Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students.
• Must hold a License from the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prevention and pre-referral education to teachers and staff.
• Provide direct treatment identified by the supervising SLP.
• Complete required daily documentation.

Skills

Experience with school-aged children

Adhering to safety practices

Education

Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant

BA or AA degree, and/or high school diploma or a GED

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Cartwright School District's motto is "One Team, Una Familia!" which reflects our dedication to treating each child as a cherished family member. We are looking for self‑motivated and experienced workers with the same dedication.

JOB GOAL

Assists Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services to students in a school setting. Serves students in a public‑school setting. The professional roles and activities in a school setting include clinical/educational services, direct treatment and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of certified training program for Speech Language Pathology Assistant
• License from the Arizona Department of Health Services
• BA or AA degree, and/or high school diploma or a GED.

Performance Responsibilities

• Conduct prevention and pre‑referral education to teachers and staff.
• Consult with teachers, school staff and parents as needed.
• Provide direct treatment, identified by the supervising SLP, by following the written individualized education treatment plans.
• Offer intervention strategies to staff for carry‑over of the students' speech and language goals and objectives.
• Complete required daily documentation.
• Assist the SLP in the collection and tallying of data for assessment purposes without interpretation of data.
• When possible, act as a native language interpreter during meetings.
• Attend parent conferences, IEP meetings, with the permission from the supervising SLP, and written documentation from the SLP. Interpretation of data and/or change in treatment plan cannot take place without the SLP's input.
• An SLPA may NOT write a formal screening, diagnostic, progress or discharge note.
• An SLPA may NOT perform any task without the approval of the supervising SLP.
• Must meet any specific job requirements as indicated by the district.
• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Some positions may require: climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills are required to perform multiple, non‑technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices and experience working with school‑aged children. Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats; and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: knowledge of pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws. Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job‑related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job‑related data; and utilize specific, job‑related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.
• Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; adhering to safety practices; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Terms of Employment

Reports to: Site Administrator
Location: Districtwide
Supervises: NA
Calendar: 10 Month
Job category: Certified
Beginning salary: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Salary Schedule, as approved by the Governing Board
Benefits: As approved by the Governing Board
Deadline for application: Until filled