Speech Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) 2026-2027

Apache Junction Unified School District is seeking a caring, student-centered Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) who believes deeply in our Kids First mission. We are looking for a professional who builds strong relationships, supports students' communication needs, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team committed to innovation, equity, and excellence. If you are passionate about helping students grow through improved communication skills, we would love to meet you.

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) supports the delivery of speech and language services under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. The SLPA assists with screenings, treatment activities, documentation, and communication to support students' academic and social-emotional success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to read and interpret professional materials, follow treatment plans, document student progress, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and families. Candidates must be able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

This position may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 25 pounds, and traveling between school sites. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain, as well as humidity or dusty conditions. Noise levels are typically moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), or disability in its employment practices. AJUSD is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process, hiring, job duties, and access to benefits and training.