Speech Language Pathology Assistant

2026-27 Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Laveen Elementary School District
School To Be Determined - Laveen, Arizona

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Job : 5472912

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 16, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 20, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in an SLPA program, Speech and Language Pathology Associate License from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Certification in the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Executive Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:

Diagnoses and treats students eligible and in need of school-based speech, language therapy due to a speech/language impairment that impedes the student’s ability to access the general curriculum.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with staff to enhance speech and language development in the classroom setting.
• Completes all job duties within required timelines per federal and state law, district policy and procedures.
• Acts as assistant in support of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Participates in Child Find activities as appropriate.
• Provides professional development for teachers and support staff.
• Provides accommodations in the classroom including visual aids or supports, or augmentative communication systems.
• Provide speech and language therapy for eligible students.
• Participates as an assistant in support of a Speech Language Pathologist in team meetings for the development of students, individualized education programs.
• Completes relevant paperwork within required timelines per federal and state law, district policy and procedures.
• Maintains records and bills Medicaid In Public Schools.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

COMPEETENCIES:

• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: recordkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations;
  Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality;
  Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.

TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
• Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
• Monitor special system(s), not limited to, including security and fire alarm systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Ten-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
• FLSA:
  Exempt

EVALUATION:

• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.

Position Type: Full-Time (FTE 1.0)

Salary: $56,124 Per Year

• Stephanie Niehus
• 5001 W. Dobbins Road
• Laveen, Arizona 85339
• Phone:  x3010
• Email: sniehus