Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Speech-Language Assistant On-Call Sub for the 2026-2027 school year.

Starting pay: $16.89-$17.39/hour 

Mileage rate: $.50/mile

This position will serve Region 3

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:

1. Implements speech-language activities as directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
2. Identifies and records correct/incorrect student responses.
3. Maintain communication with assigned Speech-Language Pathologist on an ongoing basis.
4. Assists Speech-Language Pathologist in material preparation.
5. Participates in parent/teacher conferences or staffings as requested by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
6. Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
7. Maintains data required for use in local school district (LEA), AEA, state and federal reporting.
8. Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Special Education Director.
9. Participate in staff development opportunities as requested by the assigned Speech-Language Pathologist and the Regional Director.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to travel between schools/sites served.
2. 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.