Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Advocates; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Darnell School in Hudson, MA is hiring a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to implement communication programs aligned with IEP goals. The SLPA will work with students, monitor progress, and assist SLP in assessments and IEP/three-year meetings.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and staff, setting up AAC devices, and delivering staff trainings. A Massachusetts SLPA license and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or related field.
• Massachusetts SLPA license.
• Experience working with students with significant communication deficits.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with AAC devices.
• Experience with ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weekly collaboration with Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Collaborate with Head Teachers, Behavior Specialist, and other consultants.
• Work directly with students with high communication needs across all four classrooms.
• Attend and participate in all four classrooms’ weekly staff meetings.
• Write procedure sheets for students’ communication programs.
• Set up/edit student AAC devices (i.e. Proloquo, Touchchat, Gotalknow, PECs etc.).
• Create and deliver trainings to staff around communication.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers

AAC devices experience

ASL

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or related field

Job description

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949919

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Starting Rate: $30-35/hour

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) will create specific communication programs for students according to individualized education plan (IEP) goals. The SLPA will be responsible for working directly with all students, monitoring progress of communication programs, and collaborating with head teachers and classroom staff to implement IEP objectives. The SLPA will also assist the SLP in conducting communication assessments as well as presenting at IEP and three-year evaluation meetings.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

Responsibilities

• Weekly meeting with Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Collaborate with Head Teachers, Behavior Specialist, and others consultants.
• Work directly with students with high communication needs across all four classrooms.
• Attend and participate in all four classrooms' weekly staff meetings.
• Write procedure sheets for students’ communication programs.
• Set up/edit student AAC devices (i.e. Proloquo, Touchchat, Gotalknow, PECs etc.).
• Create and deliver trainings to staff around communication.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $30 to $35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or related field.
• Massachusetts SLPA license.
• Experience working with students with significant communication deficits.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with AAC devices.
• Experience with ASL preferred.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we support.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle.