Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Now Interviewing Speech-Language Pathology Assistants for a Part-Time Position for the 2026-2027 School Year!

• Local Clinical Manager support
• Part-time, approximately 2 days/week
• Competitive Compensation ~ W2 Hourly, Rate DOE, direct and indirect compensation, guaranteed hours
• 401K
• Professional development allowance and licensure reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance! Referral Bonuses

Who are we:

LEARN Academy (LEARN Academy® School Support Services and Education Network), a nationwide provider of special education services to schools, formerly Light Street Special Education Solutions, helps schools succeed by providing comprehensive special education programs and services. We partner with schools to improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to children with special needs. We offer an array of flexible solutions that are grounded in evidence-based practices and focused on achieving positive outcomes for our students and school partners.

Why join:

As a School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at LEARN Academy you play a vital role in supporting the delivery of comprehensive special education services to children with communication needs. Working under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you assist in implementing evidence-based interventions that enhance students' communication skills and success in their educational environment.

You will work across school settings alongside teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to deliver high-quality support. You support the IEP process by planning and implementing treatment plans, documenting response to therapeutic intervention, and monitoring progress toward individualized education program (IEP) goals.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist the SLP in conducting speech and language screenings using established protocols without interpretation.
• Implement speech and language therapy activities designed by the SLP that align with students' IEP goals and educational needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support the integration of speech and language strategies into the educational curriculum.
• Prepare therapy materials and equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities as determined by student needs.
• Document student progress toward meeting established objectives and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Maintain accurate records of student assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay current with best practices in school-based speech-language pathology.
• Assist in organizing classroom activities by preparing educational materials and creating an orderly learning environment.
• Support early intervening services by participating in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) or response to intervention (RTI) initiatives under SLP guidance
• Use assistive technology devices for communication as directed by the SLP.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in speech-language pathology
• Maintain license per ASHA requirements
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint card

LEARN Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.