SLPA-Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Position Type :

Student Support Services / SLPA

Date Posted : 7 / 10 / 2025

Location :

Fall River Public Schools

Position : Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Job Description : Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language therapy services for students with communication disorders, including technical assistance with equipment required for accommodating disabilities or required supports.

Performance Responsibilities :

• Follows established Individual Educational Plans to facilitate students' progress on communication and educational goals under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Collects data for monitoring services, as well as setting up and tracking assigned equipment.
• Maintains files and records including but not limited to progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
• Prepares, under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist, materials necessary to provide services.
• Schedules activities as directed.

Required Qualifications :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

COMMUNICATION and LANGUAGE SKILLS

CALCULATION and MATH SKILLS

Additional Requirements : The employee may be used as an itinerant and required to move about within or between buildings. The employee may be required to lift and / or move up to 20 to 40 pounds of equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to for individuals to perform the required duties and functions.

Reports To : Supervising SLP or Director of Special Education

Supervises : N / A

Terms of Employment : Salary and benefits in accordance with the Fall River Educators Association Unit B Contract scale. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing Date for Applications : Until filled

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.