26/27 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 228061

Cumberland-County-Schools; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland County Schools is hiring a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Fayetteville, NC. The role supports direct and indirect student services under supervision, with duties spanning screening, therapy assistance, data recording, and classroom collaboration.

Requirements include an accredited Associate degree in SLP-A (or relevant bachelor’s coursework), plus a passing NC competency exam and NCBOE SLP-A license documentation uploaded with the application. Immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting or bachelor’s degree with relevant courses.
• Passing score on NC Board competency test for SLP-A licensure is required.
• Requires NC license verification uploaded to application.

Responsibilities

• Direct student services including screening and therapy support as prescribed by the SLP.
• Transports students to testing and therapy areas; records target behaviors.
• Communicates with students and professionals to meet emotional needs; maintains records.
• Indirect duties including clerical tasks, data organization, and scoring tests.
• Arrange clinical-educational environments that are safe and positive; monitor equipment.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Speech-language disorders

Therapeutic intervention

Communication with stakeholders

Observation and data recording

Education

Associate degree in SLP Assisting

Bachelor’s degree with NC CC courses

Job description

26/27 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 228061

Cumberland County Schools 228 Speech/ERC - Fayetteville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947639
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

APPLICANTS WILL UPLOAD:

• Resume'
• Legible copy of an official transcript showing the SLP-Asst. Program was completed
• Legible copy ofa validNCBOE-SLP-A License uploaded into the application.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Student 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

Indirect Student Services

• Performs clerical and administrative functions
• Organizes and manages student data and records
• Tabulates and scores test
• Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
• Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,672 to $5,421 Per Month

Job Categories:

Special Education > Speech/Language Assistant

Student Services > Speech/Language Assistant

Contact Information

• Jenna Estep , Speech Program Specialist
• 228 Speech/ERC
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]