26-27 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - ...

Description Job Description POSITION: 26-27 Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant REPORTS TO: Manager of Speech - Language Pathology POSITION TYPE: 10-month START DATE: August 2026 COMPENSATION: $60,818 - $72,981, Home Office Grade 5 At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.  Some quick stats about us: 21,650 Students 2,600 Team Members 16 Secondary Campuses 12 Elementary Campuses 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch 96% Hispanic & African-American Students 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University 85% First-Generation College Students Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. THE OPPORTUNITY YES Prep needs a dynamic bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant with a robust set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, and build transformative relationships. To put it simply, you will play an integral role in providing dynamic speech and language services to eligible students, collecting progress data to support IEP development, and assisting with the administration of speech/language evaluations for Spanish-speaking students, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist. THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include: Providing superior direct and indirect services to students with a speech impairment to facilitate success in the least restrictive environment; Assisting in the planning and provision of individual speech therapy goals, objectives and therapeutic activities contained within the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), and follow documented treatment plans/protocols developed by the speech-language pathologist; Assisting with the administration of speech/language assessments for Spanish-speaking students if paired with a monolingual speech/language pathology supervisor; Consistently documenting student performance through record keeping (e.g. tallying data, documenting levels of performance within a service log); Compiling and maintaining therapy records and other required documents; Assisting with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling services; Collaborating with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom-based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students; Supporting the speech-language pathologist in providing in-service trainings for special education staff and other personnel within the district; Attending staff development in-services and workshops to enhance professional skills; Additional duties as assigned. Our Speech Language Pathologist Assistants experience: A connected, collaborative, and supportive team  Quarterly opportunities to connect and come together as an SLPA team  A workload approach to staffing allocations A bilingual stipend Paid CEUs  Paid biannual TDLR licensure reimbursement  Paid memberships to online therapy materials and data tracking platforms THE PERSON We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Successful completion of at least 50 clock hours of field experience Bilingual fluency in Spanish (speak, understand, read, write) Excellent time management skills as evidenced through balancing documentation requirements with consistent provision of therapy services Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback Demonstrated ability to work on a team A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment Ability to maintain emotional control under stress THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education  Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos  Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results  Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth  THE NICE TO HAVES Previous school-based experience as an SLPA THE PERKS Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits. Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan. Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 10 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar. Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure. Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development. Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education    and were a 2016 finalist as well. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.

Created: 2026-03-10