What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Assistant position at Great Prairie AEA?
Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Speech-Language Assistant to assist virtual Speech Language Pathologists.
96-Day or 181-Day availiability (7-hour days) beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Starting pay: $16.89-$17.39/hour with a generous paid leave package in addition to a monthly cafeteria plan allotment of $861 (181 days) and IPERS retirement.
This position will serve Region 1, 2 & 3
Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne.
Region 2: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County.
Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.
Position Overview:
The Speech-Language Assistant provides articulation, language, voice and fluency services to students as specified by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist.
Qualifications:
The Speech-Language Assistant must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. The candidate must have the experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, cooperative teamwork, and excellent written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities:
- Implements speech-language activities as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Identifies and records correct/incorrect student responses.
- Maintain communication with assigned Speech-Language Pathologist on an ongoing basis.
- Assists Speech-Language Pathologist in material preparation.
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences or staffings as requested by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
- Maintains data required for use in local school district (LEA), AEA, state and federal reporting.
- Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Special Education Director.
- Participate in staff development opportunities as requested by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Director.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel between schools/sites served.
- Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can't always be anticipated.
Salary : $17 - $17