Assistant – Bilingual Speech Therapy

Job Title: Assistant � Bilingual Speech Therapy Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Director of Special Services Pay Grade: IS 3 � 187 Day
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: August 13, 2026

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist in translating of instruction, preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements under the supervision of a speech language pathologist

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma

Paraprofessional Certification for Educational Aide or eligible for certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with students Knowledge of general office equipment

Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication in English and Spanish

Preferred Experience:

Previous successful experience working with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Support

• Assist in producing therapy material and activities
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the speech language pathologist.

Student Management

• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the schools.
• Assist in the maintenance of the personal hygiene of students.
• Assist in lifting and positioning students as directed by the teacher.
• Perform or assist with self-help skills for students such as toileting, feeding,
• Dressing and diaper changes.

Other

• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Approved by: Sara Roland Date: 08/13/2026
Reviewed by: Dr. Agueda Paredes Date: 08/13/2026