Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with The Menta Education Group you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students IEPs. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process.

6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago IL 60638

Hours- 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Friday following a school calendar

Responsibilities

Supervise students in groups and individually monitoring behavior to ensure that it aligns with programmatic expectations.
Provide educational direction and support for students at times of confusion frustration & emotional upset.
Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports for student caseload.
Provide Speech-Language related service minutes as dictated on the IEP.
Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.

Qualifications

Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant
We seek SLPAs who can navigate school-based therapy smoothly who are well-organized & can have good rapport with the children they work with.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Compensation Information:
refer to the Student Services section for this positions category
Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - $70000 a year

About Menta Academy Midway

Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.

The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure visual schedules work systems communication systems and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.

Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism emotional disabilities specific learning disabilities intellectual disabilities other health impairments traumatic brain injury and multiple disabilities.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ASBA AAPSEC AASA CCSSO SEAA ASCD and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (Menta) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics gender identity and gender expression) color national origin religion age pregnancy or related conditions veteran status sexual orientation disability or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Mentas office.