Speech Language Pathology Assistant-Available 10/09/2024

Minimum Salary -SLPA $3348.15  Monthly 

A maximum of 5 years, none Davidson County Schools, relevant experience credit is available based on approved documentation by Human Resources.

Resume Required.

Please view the attached job descriptions.

For inquiries, please email:  Susan Russell at susanrussell@davidson.k12.nc.us

Title: Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Reports to: Director of EC

Salary: SLPAIDE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

An employee in this position administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical-educational services for students with speech-language disorders. The SLP-A’s work is guided by therapeutic protocols written by the supervising speech-language pathologist. The assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinical-educational needs of each student. The assistant’s work with students is under direct supervision by the speech-language pathologist, however, the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a student’s needs require assistance from the supervising speech-language pathologist. The assistant works under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologist and Audiologists. The assistant requires limited supervision in indirect services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Administers screening protocols
• Transports students to/from testing or therapy area
• Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech-language pathologist
• Communicates with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students
• Obtains case histories and completes observation checklist
• Manages behavior using appropriately designed management techniques
• Summarizes and records target behaviors during therapy sessions
• Tabulates and scores tests
• Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
• Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials
• Performs clerical and administrative functions
• Organizes and manages student data and records
• Performs other related work as required

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college or equivalent program, or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution as well as evidence of successful completion of courses developed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges
• Registration as an assistant with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and subject to rules and regulations for speech-language pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.  Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Some positions assigned to this class may require light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

10/09/2024