Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Winterville Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies • Winterville, NC

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to implement treatment plans for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate computer.
• Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• 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 rule and regulations for speech-language pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement IEPs.
• Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations, and help gather data on student performance.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, including eligibility determination, annual review, and progress monitoring discussions under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized speech-language goals aligned with each student's IEP.
• Provide specially designed instruction to meet the unique communication needs of students through a variety of service models, under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Work with SLPs, teachers, school-based staff and parents to support carryover of communication strategies across classroom and home environments.
• Support the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree