Travel Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in Bailey, CO
Aequor
Bailey, CO
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39–$42 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Communicative Disorders, Data Collection, Documentation, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), License Management, Organizational Skills, Pediatrics, Physical Demands, Service Delivery, Special Education, Speech Technology, Speech and Language Pathology, State Laws and Regulations, Student Services, Team Player, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bailey, CO
POSTED
1 day ago
Position Summary
The School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) supports the delivery of speech and language services to students under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). The SLPA assists with implementing therapy plans, preparing materials, documenting student performance, and promoting communication skills that support access to the educational environment. Essential Responsibilities
Therapy Support
- Implement speech and language intervention activities as directed by the supervising SLP.
- Provide individual and small-group services aligned with student IEP goals.
- Support development of articulation, language, fluency, voice, and social communication skills.
- Assist with carryover of communication strategies in classroom and school routines.
- Prepare therapy materials, activities, and assistive communication supports.
- Maintain therapy spaces and organize instructional resources.
- Support use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems as directed.
- Collect data on student performance during therapy sessions.
- Maintain accurate service logs and progress information for review by the supervising SLP.
- Assist with clerical tasks related to service delivery and scheduling as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers.
- Support generalization of communication skills across settings.
- Participate in team meetings and training sessions as directed (non-evaluative role).
- Adhere to supervision guidelines and scope of practice established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and state regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and district policies.
- Participate in ongoing professional development as required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related field as required by state regulations.
- Current state SLPA license, registration, or authorization (as applicable).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children and adolescents.
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in a school or pediatric setting.
- Familiarity with AAC devices and communication supports.
- Knowledge of special education processes and IEP implementation.
- Ability to support diverse learners and inclusive practices.
- School-based environment serving students across classrooms and therapy spaces.
- May require travel between school sites within the district.
- Frequent interaction with students with communication needs.
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the school day.
- Ability to model speech and communication strategies.
- Ability to respond quickly to ensure student safety.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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