# Speech Language Pathologist Assistant SLPA **Company:** [menta](https://zerogtalent.com/space-companies/menta) **Location:** Pekin, IL **Work mode:** On-site **Employment type:** Full Time **Salary:** USD 38K–70K/yr **Category:** Medical science **Department:** Student Services **Listed:** 2026-11-13 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/menta/speech-language-pathologist-assistant-slpa-6d8cefb5-dfa7-4a50-a060-21d8d444081b) ## What you'll do - Supervise students individually and in groups daily - Provide educational direction and support to students - Deliver speech-language service minutes as dictated by IEP - Maintain accurate weekly related service logs - Monitor student behavior for programmatic expectation alignment ## What you need - Illinois license as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Navigate school-based therapy smoothly and stay well-organized - Build good rapport with children they work with - Develop and update IEP goals and progress reports - Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly ## Job description **Job Description** As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to provide speech-language assistance in accordance with the students’ IEP’s. Caseload assignments vary from early childhood to age 22. Additional details to be discussed during the interview process. **4201 Edgewater Drive, Pekin, IL 61554** **8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar** **Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)** ### 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 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: - **Compensation Information:** - [https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/](https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/) - Please refer to the "Student Services" section for this position's 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:[https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/](https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/) About Menta Academy Pekin Menta Academy Pekin embodies the principles of the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma-Informed Practices. We commit our curriculum and teaching styles to personalized learning and facilitate current technologies with dedicated educators. These actions create a warm and understanding environment where our students thrive. Our flexible learning spaces are carefully designed and curated to inspire an adult learning mindset. Our core values drive our commitment to each student's success. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance, where every student is valued for their unique strengths and potential. Through personalized educational plans, we strive to meet the individual needs of each student, recognizing that no two learners are alike. At Menta Academy Pekin, we harbor, help, and guide each student's unique journey with compassion and dedication. 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 Menta’s office. ## Other open roles at menta - [Speech Language Pathologist](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/menta/speech-language-pathologist-0b56d8ed-0a09-4489-9590-e015f77e16f1) — Pekin, IL - [Special Education Teacher](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/menta/special-education-teacher-86034f9a-3465-41b6-b6ed-7691ddb7516b) — Pekin, IL - [Social Worker Clinician Counselor](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/menta/social-worker-clinician-counselor-ddd6f985-68f7-40ed-a36e-c26d125f8348) — Pekin, IL - [RN School Nurse](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/menta/rn-school-nurse-4a0c7193-c31b-4bd4-902f-5cd99d9c2903) — Pekin, IL - [Part Time Speech Language Pathologist](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/menta/part-time-speech-language-pathologist-e6f5dafc-7ca6-4fdf-8226-929fcbc86a57) — Pekin, IL --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*