Calais School Department
Position Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
Department: Special Education
Reports To: Director, Special Education - Speech Language Pathologist
SUMMARY: Join a professional team of educators supporting students in grades PreK-12 with special needs in Calais.
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will work under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) to assist in the carryover and implementation of treatment programs for individuals with communication disorders. The primary role of an SLPA is to support speech-language pathologists in their work, implementing therapy plans and carrying out specific tasks that help patients improve their speech, language, and functional communication. This role offers an opportunity for leadership and collaboration across disciplines in order to best support students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
SLPAs will:
- Work with students to carry out therapy sessions designed by the SLP, following specific instructions and guidelines to target speech and language goals.
- Work directly with individuals to help with speech exercises, articulation drills, language comprehension, device programming, functional communication training, aided language modeling, or fluency improvement.
- Assist in documenting student progress, tracking improvements, and note any changes in behavior or response to treatment - sharing with the supervising SLP for review.
- Help maintain a structured, positive, and focused environment during therapy, ensuring clients remain engaged and motivated.
- Help in preparing materials for therapy sessions, including language games, exercises, and educational tools.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a speech-language pathology assistant program and verification of completion of 95 hours of supervised practicum; or an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of communication disorders and verification of completion of 95 hours of supervised practicum.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certification as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in the State of Maine
Fingerprinting and certification through the Maine Department of Education
This position requires travel to early childhood centers in the Calais area; reliable transportation is essential.
If interested, please submit an application to:
Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Alecia Lyons
32 Blue Devil Hill
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-7561
alyons@calaisschools.org
A required teaching application can be found at:
https://www.calaisschools.org/documents/applications/26425704