A Speech Language Pathology Assistant assists licensed speech language pathologists in treating people with speech and language or other communication disorders or swallowing disorders. Assists with screening and helps patients with therapy activities. Works with adults or children and helps to treat a variety of speech disorders or communication problems created by stroke or injury.
Special Education Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
District-Wide Date Available:
When Filled Lewis-Palmer School District is looking for a Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant provides interventions for and counsels students with or who are at risk for: articulation, fluency, voice, language learning, communication, swallowing and related disabilities which impact educational and/or social development. Candidates will work under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist to implement services, considering bilingualism, limited English proficiency, cultural/linguistic diversity, infants and toddlers, cognitive, hearing, visual, neurological, orthopedic, or multiple impairments, and social/behavioral concerns. Candidates will recommend and refer for audiological and related services. Bachelor's degree in Speech/Language or Communication Disorders or Associate's degree in a Speech/Language Pathology Assistant program or a general college degree. Must have a Colorado Special Services Provider License with a School Speech/Language Pathology Assistant 0-21 endorsement required. Certificate of Clinical Competence (American Speech Language Hearing Association preferred) Exact placement on the pay schedule will be determined by the Director of Human Resources upon contracting. This pay range is based on education and experience levels with a range of $44,550 - $75,279. As a guideline, we offer up to 18 years of previous contractual teaching experience for a placement of Step 19, per school board policy. The current teacher pay schedule can be found on our website. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until filled. In order to receive consideration, you must complete the online application. To learn more about the position please reference the attached job description down below. All employees are eligible for participation in the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Account, PERA. Full-time employees, employed at least thirty hours per week, of Lewis-Palmer School District are eligible for health insurance plans that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. The employees may choose from a selection of plans that include coverage additional options for individuals, employee plus spouse, employee plus children, and family plans. Paid leave is accrued in accordance with District policies and afforded to all persons in accordance with Colorado law. The Lewis-Palmer School District does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment or any programs or activities based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.
Compliance Coordinator:
Alicia Welch Title IX Compliance Officer, 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40, Monument, CO 80132, (719) 488-4700, or email ComplianceCoordinator@lewispalmer.org Attachment(s): SLPA.docx
