Speech Language Pathologist Assistant; SLPA

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) — Job

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Speech/Language Pathologist

Location: District wide

Closing Date: until filled

Applicants must hold the proper educational credentials, certifications, and experience to serve as Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant for Jacksonville School District #117 or alternatives approved by the Board of Education. Minimum requirements include:

• Completion of a two-year IDFPR-approved program in speech‑language pathology assisting to qualify for a speech‑language assistant license.
• Successful passage of the licensure test and payment of the application fee.
• A valid speech‑language pathology assistant license, required in any Illinois setting.
• Completion of 10 hours of continuing education every two years (renewal cycle).

Knowledge & Skills

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical solutions.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Apply current research and theory to instructional program.
• Plan and implement lessons based on District and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Perform all duties with awareness of District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Regularly sit and occasionally walk and stand.
• Close vision is required.
• Ability to hear conversations in quiet or noisy environments and differentiate between bells, buzzers, etc.

• Participate in teacher and parent conferences, including multidisciplinary conferences, IEP meetings, and annual reviews.
• Implement IEPs for all students eligible for special education and related services in speech and language impairment.
• Provide in‑service programs to parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other professionals.
• Complete required documents and reports.
• Participate on child study and teacher assistance teams.
• Facilitate curriculum and instructional modifications.
• Participate in continuing professional education.

• Perform other duties as assigned.