Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

District-Wide; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwich Public Schools District-Wide in Norwich, CT is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support students with speech-language disorders under the supervision of a certified SLP.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, assisting with AAC devices, screenings, and collaboration with teachers and staff. Salary is $43,040.70 per year; starting date Aug 31, 2026; a strong background in communication and ethics is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders, or post-secondary equivalent coursework, equivalent training, and experience.
• Understanding of typical childhood development (including typical language development)
• Demonstrate aptitude or competency in the skills required for an SLP-A
• Prior experience working in a school setting, preferred
• Bilingual, preferred
• Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administrators

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works with students who have been identified as having speech-language disorders, as well as other disabilities that adversely affect the student’s educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom; performs related duties as assigned.
• Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
• Document student performance, and report the information to the supervising SLP
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
• Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention (without interpretation)
• Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
• Assists with providing in-service education to team members, when applicable
• Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials and scheduling students
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff
• Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A, and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics
• Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families, students, patients, clients, staff and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
• Attend staff meetings, as required
• Documentation of direct and indirect supervision
• First 90 days a total of 30% supervision weekly (20% direct, 10% indirect).
• After the first 90 days, minimum supervision of at least one hour per week.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
• Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ethics awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree in speech-language pathology

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5770359

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Qualifications:

• A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders, or post-secondary equivalent coursework, equivalent training, and experience.
• Understanding of typical childhood development (including typical language development)
• Demonstrate aptitude or competency in the skills required for an SLP -A
• Prior experience working in a school setting, preferred
• Bilingual, preferred
• Good communication skills with students, coworkers, administrators
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To: Director of Student Services, School Principal, and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description: Under the direct supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) works with students who have been identified as having speech-language disorders, as well as other disabilities that adversely affect the student’s educational performance and requires specially designed instruction in order to succeed in the classroom; performs related duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The following duties and responsibilities to occur under the direct supervision of the certified/supervising SLP:
• Implement documented treatment/session plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP
• Document student performance, and report the information to the supervising SLP
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices
• Assists with screening of students to determine need for intervention (without interpretation)
• Assists the supervising SLP during assessments of students exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
• Assists with providing in-service education to team members, when applicable
• Performs clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials and scheduling students
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff
• Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLP-A, and behave in a manner that is consistent with the principles and rules outlined in the ASHA Code of Ethics
• Self-identifies as an SLP-A to families, students, patients, clients, staff and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
• Attend staff meetings, as required
• Documentation of direct and indirect supervision
• First 90 days a total of 30% supervision weekly (20% direct, 10% indirect).
• After the first 90 days, minimum supervision of at least one hour per week.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to students and their records
• Demonstrates the ability to formulate meaningful questions to achieve effective outcomes
• Participates in professional development activities which lead to improved job performance.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be determined by the Norwich Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $43,040.70 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 90 Town Street
• Norwich, Connecticut 06360
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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