Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) #ESC7613

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Position Details: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

• Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
• Location: Minneapolis or Anoka
• Duration: 17-Feb-2026 to 05-Jun-2026
• Onsite/Virtual: Onsite
• Position Type: Contract
• Working Hours: 35 to 37.5 hours per week ; 30-min unpaid lunch, from Monday to Friday
• Student Age Group: Elementary school

Responsibilities: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

• Provide direct instruction for students qualifying for speech/language services under MN Special Education Speech Criteria.
• Consult and collaborate with the supervising Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), school staff, Special Education team, and other staff regarding services to students.
• Provide direct and indirect/consultative speech/language therapy services in accordance with a student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
• Adapt school and classroom environments, tools, and materials to improve student communication.
• Meet regularly with supervising SLP to coordinate services, maintain timely documentation of services, update student information, and design therapy materials for intervention.
• Provide direct services targeting speech/language goals and objectives in student IEPs.
• Develop lesson plans, prepare materials, and create visuals for speech services provided to students.
• Provide documentation of student services and progress on goals/objectives.
• Assist with due process paperwork, including drafting end-of-trimester progress reports and annual IEP present levels of performance.
• Provide suggestions for skills to target in goals/objectives for review by SLP.
• Provide indirect services to assist with transitioning skills into the general education classroom.
• Conduct and assist with articulation screenings, including scheduling student sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

• Speech Language Pathologist Assistant licensed in MN.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with staff, students, and parents, especially during high-stress and crisis situations.
• Ability to create and write correspondence and other communication materials.
• Willingness to work with students receiving SLP services.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff, accepting feedback from SLP/Supervisor while maintaining good relationships.
• Ability to travel between buildings during the duty day, as work may take place in multiple school sites.