Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Location: St. Clair County, AL (Pell City / Ashville / Springville areas)

Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 / Hour

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (School Calendar)

Job Summary

We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join our clinical team in St. Clair County. Working under the supervision of a licensed SLP, you will provide essential therapy services to students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Your primary goal will be to implement treatment plans that help students improve their communication skills, confidence, and classroom participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Therapy Implementation: Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP to treat disorders of articulation, language, voice, and fluency.
• Student Engagement: Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to practice speech exercises and language activities.
• Progress Tracking: Collect data and document student performance during sessions, providing clear and concise notes to the supervising SLP.
• Material Preparation: Assist in creating and adapting clinical materials (visual schedules, communication boards, or digital tools) to meet the specific needs of the student.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and check augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to ensure they are functional for student use.
• Clerical Support: Assist with clerical duties such as scheduling, record keeping, and preparing for IEP meetings as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree from a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program OR a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Communication Sciences and Disorders).
• Licensure: Current Alabama SLPA License issued by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA).
• Certification: Must meet all ALSDE (Alabama State Department of Education) requirements for support personnel.
• Experience: Previous experience in a school or pediatric clinical setting is preferred.
• Background Check: Must pass the Alabama state-mandated background check and fingerprinting process.
• Key Skills: * Ability to follow complex clinical protocols with high accuracy.
  • Strong "people skills" to build rapport with children of all ages.
  • Excellent time management to keep up with school-day schedules.

Working in St. Clair County

St. Clair County offers a unique professional environment, blending growing suburban districts with close-knit rural schools. As an SLPA here, you will benefit from a collaborative atmosphere and the opportunity to work across various school settings, from Pell City to Ashville.