Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Eden Lake Elementary
Date Available:
09/08/2026
Eden Prairie Schools, home of the Eagles, is an incredible place for students to learn and grow. This district has enjoyed a long-standing reputation of excellence that is built on high expectations for our students and staff. We believe it is our purpose to create an environment of care and support where each student is inspired every day. We do this best by knowing each of our learners as individuals, recognizing their skills and motivations, and pushing them to excel.
More than 8,400 diverse student learners are provided an exceptional educational experience throughout the district's five Elementary Schools (PreK-5), Spanish Immersion School (PreK-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), Transition Program, and K-12 Online School. Our dedicated staff are caring, knowledgeable and a vital facet of our Eagle Nation.
Eden Prairie Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Speech Language Pathology Assistant. The Speech/Language Pathology Assistant is responsible for implementing speech and language interventions and therapy to address the communication skills, abilities, and needs of students under the direction of the Speech and Language Pathologist.
POSITION:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
LOCATION:
Eden Lake Elementary
CLASSIFICATION:
MSEA Level 5
RATE OF PAY:
$27.08/hour
HOURS PER DAY:
8
WORKING DAYS PER YEAR:
178
PAID HOLIDAYS:
6
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- An Associate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program and/or,
- BA in Communication Disorders (Speech and Language Pathology)
- 100 hours of clinical experience in the are of speech and language therapy
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:
- Demonstrated communication skills,
- patience and flexibility,
- able to problem solve,
- ability to maintain confidentiality,
- sensitivity to the needs of special needs children,
- effective interpersonal skills,
- organizational skills, and
- basic computer proficiency.
EXPERIENCE:
- Implementing communication interventions and strategies consistent with the student's IEP and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist's guidance and direction.
- Taking instruction and direction from licensed Speech-Language Pathologists and following classroom/program routines.
- Establishing and maintaining professional and courteous working relationships.
- Applying problem solving processes in implementing designated interventions.
- Updating and maintaining required speech and language service documentation, files, and records.
- Demonstrating communication techniques and methods to students.
- Recognizing student strengths and weaknesses in communication and social functioning.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
TESTING REQUIRED:
All job offers from Eden Prairie Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 272 School Board approval. Offers for these positions will also be conditioned upon passing a pre-employment physical physical abilities test.
This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the review date, which will begin as soon as possible.
APPLY ON-LINE: WWW.EPJOBS.ORG
EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Attachment(s):
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Job Description.pdf