Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Part-Time

Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and self-starting Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join our team in a school-based setting for the 2026-2027 School Year. The SLPA will work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support students' communication needs, implement therapy plans, and collaborate with educators and families to promote student success.

This is a part-time (20-25 hours weekly), 9 month position. The hourly rate starts at $26.65 and may increase depending on experience and education level.

Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development and encourage a life-long love of learning.

Our Vision Statement: Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide speech and language therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with student goals.
• Support student progress by collecting data and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and parents to support classroom communication strategies.
• Prepare therapy materials and adapt activities to meet diverse student needs.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain compliance with state and district policies, as well as ethical and professional standards.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and education backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Follow and positively support guidelines as outlined in Stargate Staff Handbook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job. Includes adapting to and mastering new systems applications and processes as implemented by the district/school.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Stargate Policies and building and department procedures.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of district/school technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment within two months of entering the position.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc.

Stargate School shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other basis prohibited by applicable law. Stargate is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. Stargate School shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Requirements:

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program.
• Current SLPA license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of practice.
• Certification: Speech Language Pathology Assistants Certification (C-SLPA) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Experience:

• Experience working as a speech/language specialist in a public school setting preferred, but not required
• Experience and/or training in providing direct intervention for students identified as Twice Exceptional , either as a Service Provider or as an integrated Service Provider to other special education programs
• Experience in student assessment, data collection and report interpretation
• Desirable Attributes: Compassionate, patient-focused, and adaptable. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.