School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

The School Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) serves as a member of an educational team, authorized to perform tasks prescribed and supervised by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to implement services for students with various communication disorders from pre-K through grade 12. The role involves following through with interventions based on IEPs, implementing lesson plans, and providing services through various delivery models. The SLPA also assists with instructional materials, data collection, and maintaining student records under the direction of the SLP.