Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for 2026-27 School Year

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant for 2026-27 School Year

Wilkes County Schools – Exceptional Children Department – North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Job : 5669251

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 12, 2026

Wilkes County Schools provides a robust variety of state and local benefit offerings including health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, state pension plan, and other ancillary benefits. Benefit eligibility is determined by job status and percentage of employment. Supports a local salary supplement of 5%.

Nature of Work

An employee in this position administers direct and indirect intervention for students, assisting a speech‑language pathologist in providing clinical‑educational services to students with speech‑language disorders.

The assistant works under direct supervision of a licensed speech‑language pathologist, applying individually designed interventions per student needs and recognizing when assistance is required. This role requires limited supervision in indirect services.

• Administers screening protocols.
• Transports students to/from testing or therapy areas.
• Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech‑language pathologist.
• Communicates with students and other professionals to meet emotional needs.
• 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 with appropriate coursework; and a passing score on a competency test approved by the North Carolina Board of Examiners.

Registration as an assistant with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathologists and Audiologists, supervised by a licensed speech‑language pathologist.

Physical: operate a variety of equipment, handle up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, 5 pounds frequently.

Communication: speak and/or signal, give and receive instructions, read correspondence, prepare reports and documentation.

Analysis: apply logical or scientific thinking, interpret technical instructions, solve problems.

Interpersonal: communicate effectively with students, families, and professionals; maintain a safe environment.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, and various speech‑language disorders.
• Working knowledge of behavioral management practices and school operations.
• Skill in obtaining case histories, completing observation checklists, administering screening and therapeutic protocols.
• Skill in managing, operating, programming, and monitoring clinical‑educational equipment and materials.
• Ability to communicate, prepare accurate records, and arrange a safe therapy setting.

Reports to: Exceptional Children’s Director
FSLA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent
• 613 Cherry St
• North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659
• Phone: 336‑667‑1121
• Email: woodw.nc.us