Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

McDowell County Schools District Wide - Marion, North Carolina

• Job : 5691485
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

• Length of Position: Permanent
• Type of Benefits: Full
• Months per year: 10
• Number of hours per week: 37.50
• Number of days per week: 5
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• 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 work is guided by therapeutic protocols, a task by task plan 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.
• Errors in service could cause serious harm to students and potential liability for the supervising speech-language pathologist, the school system, and the assistant.
• The assistant works under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The assistant requires limited supervision in indirect services.

• 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 checklists.
• Manages behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
• Summarizes and records target behaviors during therapy sessions.
• Completes random moment in time studies as required by MAC program guidelines.

• Performs clerical and administrative functions.
• Organizes and manages student data and records.
• 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.

• 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.
• Assistants must achieve a passing score on a competency test approved by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

• 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.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including computer software, computer hardware, cables, etc. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving and receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, technical manuals, newsletters, trade journals, etc. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, training materials, documentation, etc., using prescribed formats.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical…