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.
Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Speech-Language Assistant to assist virtual Speech Language Pathologists. 96-Day or 181-Day availiability (7-hour days) beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Starting pay:
$16.89-$17.39/hour with a generous paid leave package in addition to a monthly cafeteria plan allotment of $861 (181 days) and IPERS retirement. This position will serve Region 1, 2 & 3 Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne. Region 2: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County. Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.
Position Overview:
The Speech-Language Assistant provides articulation, language, voice and fluency services to students as specified by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist.
Qualifications:
The Speech-Language Assistant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. The candidate must have the experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, cooperative teamwork, and excellent written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities:
Implements speech-language activities as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist. Identifies and records correct/incorrect student responses. Maintain communication with assigned Speech-Language Pathologist on an ongoing basis. Assists Speech-Language Pathologist in material preparation. Participates in parent/teacher conferences or staffings as requested by the Speech-Language Pathologist. Maintains confidentiality of all student information. Maintains data required for use in local school district (LEA), AEA, state and federal reporting. Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Special Education Director. Participate in staff development opportunities as requested by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Director.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel between schools/sites served. Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can't always be anticipated.
