Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - 23008

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Minnesota is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to work full-time across 182 days. The SLPA will collaborate with the supervising SLP and school staff to provide direct and indirect speech/language services aligned with IEPs.

Responsibilities include planning therapy materials, documenting services, conducting screenings, and supporting transition of skills into general education.

Qualifications

• Speech Language Pathologist Assistant license required.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Strong technology/computer skills.
• Ability to travel between buildings may be required; work onsite.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and complete assigned day.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with supervising SLP to coordinate services and design therapy materials.
• Provide direct services targeting speech/language goals in student IEPs.
• Develop lesson plans, prep materials, and visuals for speech services.
• Provide documentation of services and progress on goals/objectives.
• Assist with due process paperwork such as end of trimester reports and IEP levels.
• Provide indirect services to assist with transitioning skills into general education.
• Conduct/assist with articulation screenings and schedule sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant license

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Full-Time 182 days/7 hrs/day

5 positions available

Role Overview

Under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), the SLPA will work to provide direct instruction for students who qualify for speech/language services under the MN Special Education Speech Criteria; serve as a member of the educational team by consulting and collaborating with the supervising SLP, school staff, Special Education team, and other staff regarding services to students; provide direct, and indirect/consultative speech/language therapy services in accordance with a student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP); and adapt school and classroom environments, tools, and materials to improve student communication.

Duties

• Meet regularly with supervising SLP to coordinate services, maintain timely documentation of services, update student information, and design therapy materials for intervention.
• Provide direct services targeting speech/language goals and objectives in student IEPs.
• Develop lesson plans, prep materials, and make visuals for speech services provided to students.
• Provide documentation of student services and progress on goals/objectives.
• Assist with due process paperwork: draft end of trimester progress reports, annual IEP present levels of performance, and suggestions for skills to target in goals/objectives for review by SLP.
• Provide indirect services to assist with transitioning skills into general education classroom.
• Conduct/assist with articulation screenings, including scheduling student sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant license; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication with staff, students, and parents that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations; ability to create and write correspondence and other communication materials; strong technology/computer skills; ability and willingness to work with students receiving SLP services; ability to work cooperatively with students and staff; accepting feedback from SLP/Supervisor while continuing to maintain good relationships; ability to travel between buildings during the duty day may be required — work may take place in multiple school sites; must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds; ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day; ability to perform position responsibilities including physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions; must be physically working in the building/onsite.

Rate of Pay

$31.40/hr. to $34.33/hr. This position is benefit eligible.

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Start Date

9/3/26