Speech and Language Pathologist - Licensed Assistant

Position Type:
Specialists/Speech Language Pathologist Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
4/28/2026

Location:
District

Job Description

Position Title: Speech and Language Pathologist Licensed Assistant

Location: To be determined

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Supervising SLP and Building Principal

Term: Ongoing 9-month position. Following school calendar. Beginning with the 26-27 school year.

Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time.

Salary: Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 at B242. Starting salary begins at $25.75-$28.75/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review: April 2026

SUMMARY: The Speech-Language Pathology Licensed Assistant (SLP-LA) provides services to learners with speech-language needs under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist (SLP). SLP-LAs serve learners with speech language impairments, ranging from ages three to twenty-one (early childhood through transition services).

The SLP-LA is supported in their role by the SLP supervisor. The SLP supervisor holds a current restricted educator's professional license for speech-language pathology at the master's degree level issued by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board or holds a current SLP license issued by the North Dakota state board of examiners on audiology and speech[1]language pathology and has a minimum of one year of full-time experience providing SLP services since receiving the individual's license

To Apply: Please complete the application and include up-to-date, relevant submissions of your resume, a letter of interest, and three professional references. Not including the required documents/references may result in loss of candidacy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration:

• Participates in IEP meetings with the supervising SLP.
• Provides speech-language therapy services under the direction of the SLP.
• Supports the compliance documentation under the supervision of the SLP.
• Supports Special Education compliance documentation.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners, families, and staff.
• Collaborates with education colleagues to improve learner outcomes.

Communication:

• Programs and provides instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:

• Prepares materials, performs scheduling, and maintains space or equipment.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.
• Continues to proactively pursue education in their field; Educating themselves on the most up-to-date practices and developments in their field.

Resilience:

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:

• Provides therapy through a variety of service delivery models - e.g. individual, group, and/or classroom.
• Administering and scoring screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP.
• Administering and scoring assessment tools that (a) the SLPA meets the examiner requirements specified in the examiner's manual and (b) the supervising SLP has verified the SLPA's competence in administration.
• Implements learner programming plans, progress monitors goals, tracks and documents learner progress data.
• Performs documented tasks developed by the supervising SLP.
• Completes Medicaid billing paperwork for eligible learners.
• Complies with speech pathology licensed assistant supervision requirements.
• Developing and implementing activities and materials for teaching and practice of skills to address the goals of the learner per the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) developed by the supervising SLP.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The employee may frequently sit and rise from the floor.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may frequently lift up to ~25 pounds without assistance.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to ~50 pounds without assistance.
• The employee may have to push/pull up to ~120 pounds while performing the duties of the role.
• The employee may perform a two-person transport, restraint, or lift (with training provided).
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of a bachelor's level Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders Program.
• Certification of Completion in speech-language pathology issues by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education.
• Speech Language Pathology Licensed Assistant license issued from the North Dakota Board of Examiners.
• Effective computational skills are required.
• Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.

Attachment(s):

• WFPS - SLP-LA 26-27.pdf