Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Alexandria Public Schools - Alexandria, MN
Full-time
Salary: $29.83 Hourly
Application Deadline: N/A
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the provision of speech and language services for students by working closely with our Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), classroom teachers, and special education staff. This is an intermediate-level support position involving both direct student service and administrative assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver speech/language services to students under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Follow treatment plans and protocols as developed by the SLP

  • Assist in planning speech/language lessons

  • Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings (without clinical interpretation)

  • Document student progress, tally data, and prepare charts and records for review by the SLP

  • Support students in the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

  • Perform clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling sessions

  • Help with departmental operations including scheduling, recordkeeping, and supply maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate’s or technical degree in Speech, Language, Communication Disorders, or a related field

  • Field experience or clinical observation hours required

  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health Insurance: Choose from 3 plans with district contributions per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

  • Dental Insurance: District contribution per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

  • Paid Leave: As outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

  • Group Life Insurance: District-paid

  • Long-Term Disability: Required enrollment; employee-paid

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free for employees

Optional Voluntary Benefits:

  • Vision Insurance

  • Pet Insurance

  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

  • Aflac Offerings:

    • Short-Term Disability (STD)

    • Critical Illness

    • Hospital Indemnity

    • Accident

    • BenExtend