Regional Speech-Language Therapy Assistant

Summary:

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
• Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations, and help gather data on student performance.
• Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
• Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students
• Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists
• Manage student behavior using appropriately designed management techniques
• Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions
• Organize and manage student data and records
• Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials
• Provide feedback to students and caregivers, and educate them on exercises to improve communication skills.
• Work with SLPs, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

• 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.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detai
• Ability to operate computer

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, and various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be physically able to perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Must possess hand and finger dexterity for accurate input and output of computer data.
• Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word.
• This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a high traffic, indoor environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.