Anchorage School District is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country, offering an exceptional environment for both professional growth and personal fulfillment. Anchorage, with its stunning views and a wealth of outdoor adventures throughout the seasons, is an ideal place to live, work, and explore. Our speech-language department, comprised of over 100 dedicated professionals, fosters a collaborative culture where team members thrive. Each year we provide a variety of ASHA-approved professional development opportunities, so you’ll have access to the latest research and tools to enhance your practice. Our mentorship program is designed to support Clinical Fellows and new hires, providing guidance as you navigate your position with the ASD. Assignments are balanced based on workload, with services provided through a 3:1 Service Delivery model, promoting quality service and professional satisfaction.

Hours are guaranteed.

SLPs are part of the Anchorage Education Association (AEA) and are paid on the AEA salary schedule. Where an employee falls on the salary schedule depends on the level of education and years experience they have. The district will provide prior experience credit for placement on the salary schedule at time of hire. The district also offers a 6% salary supplement to hard to fill position (including SLPs) and a 1.25% salary supplement for attaining a masters degree. Added duty addenda opportunities are available.

View current AEA Contract here.

Benefits are accessible for .50 FTE and up and are in addition to the quoted salary.

• Heath insurance through Public Education Health Trust
• Basic Life/AD&D / Supplemental Life/AD&D -Dependent Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
• Mandatory Retirement Plans
• ASD 403(B)/457(B) Supplemental Retirement Plans

See Benefits brochure for details here.

SLPs shall be on duty for a combined total of 60 minutes before and after the student day, exclusive of the duty-free lunch period unless specifically excused by supervisor. 

• Elementary SLP work hours: 7:30-3:00
• Middle School SLP work hours: 9:00-4:30
• High School SLP work hours: 8:15-3:45

25–26 School Year Calendar here.

A faculty meeting or professional development will normally be scheduled no more often than twice per month and not exceed the student day by more than one hour and fifteen minutes (1.25 hours). So long as their personal schedules allow, SLPs are expected to give precedence to education-related District meetings. SLPs shall be expected to attend one open house per year unless the member has a legitimate reason to be excused.

Personal Leave:

Full-time members shall be entitled to five days of personal leave with pay each year. Unused personal leave days in excess of five will be cashed out at the end of the school year at the member’s per diem rate for that year.

Conditions for personal leave use are:

A. Personal leave may not be used during the first or last five student days of the school term, unit or District in-service days. Members may not use personal leave in any combination that includes both the day before and the day after either Winter or Spring vacations. 

B. Major life event refers to a significant personal event, the scheduling of which must be beyond the control of the member. 

C. Employees shall request personal leave at least 24 hours prior to the beginning of the leave. Exceptions to the time restrictions may be granted by the unit administrator.

Sick Leave:

Members shall accrue paid sick leave without limit at the rate of one and one-third days for each calendar month for a total of 13.3 day per school year. A member may use accrued sick leave for personal injury, personal illness, or for the illness or welfare of a person in the member’s immediate family.
 

Jury Duty Leave, Professional Leave, Emergency Leave, Military Leave, Civic Leave and Bereavement Leave are also available per circumstance.

Holidays: We follow the AEA school district schedule. Holidays are included in the 182 day contract.

None

We used a workload model to provide equitable and manageable workloads for each SLP. Our SLPs' average caseload is 46 students.

Unknown until placed

Childbirth shall be considered the same as any other medical condition. A member may use six weeks of sick leave for recovery, subject to accrued leave. Leave shall be extended by two weeks if delivery is cesarean. Adopting children may use up to six consecutive calendar weeks of accrued sick leave or up to a total of eighteen weeks of unpaid medical leave or a combination of sick and unpaid medical leave equal to a maximum of eighteen weeks, when appropriate documentation is submitted. Non-birth parents may use up to ten days of their accrued sick leave for leave immediately following the birth of their child.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates with pre-referral teams and multidisciplinary teams for student screening, diagnosis, eligibility and intervention.
• Selects and administers standardized and non-standardized assessments, scored according to procedural manuals, and determines eligibility for speech-language services in the educational setting.
• Follows current departmental/district eligibility criteria for speech-language services.
• Establishes appropriate functional, school-based goals for addressing student needs in the areas of articulation, language, voice and fluency skills within the school environment.
• Uses technology (keyboarding, data entry, word processing) to manage work tasks including record keeping, IEP development, communication, research and to enhance instruction.
• Maintains required records (attendance, IEP paperwork, log book, progress notes) based on department, district and state standards.
• Documents services and completes required paperwork.
• Supervises paraprofessionals, as assigned, in the provision of speech-language services.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment for learning in a variety of school settings.
• Develops and varies therapy techniques and service delivery specific to each student's communication needs, emphasizing integration within the general education curriculum.
• Regularly collects and documents accurate data on speech-language goals and objectives to indicate student progress.
• Reassesses therapy plans on an ongoing basis and modifies as needed.
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions clearly and concisely from parents, supervisor(s) and team members regarding issues related to speech-language therapy.
• Functions as a team member and collaborates with regular education and special education staff in planning, supporting and providing instruction in a variety of school settings.
• Establishes and maintains high standards of professionalism and diplomacy when working with students, peers, parents, private providers, related medical agencies and community agencies.
• Serves as a resource to school staff, parents and community.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and department committees.
• Develops and maintains professional competency through in-service education, coursework and/or professional growth activities to apply best practice knowledge to speech-language therapy program.

State licenses: Alaska

CCCs required: No

Other required qualifications: A valid Alaska type C special services certificate with an endorsement for speech/language pathology or related endorsement.

No

Accepts CFs? Yes

% of SLPs in company who are CFs: 7%

CF supervision provided: Yes

CF details: We firmly believe in "Grow your Own" and offer paid internships that lead to CF positions.

Training program: Our department is dedicated to offering a personalized on-boarding experience for all new SLPs. Each new hire receives a tailored schedule of on-boarding sessions with our Related Services staff, ensuring they receive essential training on department procedures, technology, and more. To further support their transition, new hires are paired with a mentor who provides individualized guidance and answers questions throughout the year. For our Clinical Fellows (CFs), we ensure they are paired with an ASHA supervisor within the district, fostering ongoing mentorship and professional growth as they advance in their careers. We also offer monthly New to District Cohort meeting to cover timely topics, answer questions and build a community with our newest staff members. We're committed to supporting our team every step of the way!