Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLP-A)

Sylvania; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

PERS retirement

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLP-A) to administer direct and indirect intervention for students under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist. This role supports clinical educational services for students with speech-language disorders.

New hire starting hourly rate ranges from $30.75 to $34.50, DOE. Work hours are 7.5 per day, with a 9-month work year. ESSA unit negotiations govern the internal hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Associates of applied science degree in disabilities with a speech/language support emphasis or a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.
• State licensure as Alaska SLP-A.
• 100 hours of verified field work under supervision by a licensed SLP.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical educational services for students with speech-language disorders.

Education

Associates of applied science in disabilities with SL language support emphasis OR Bachelor's in speech-language pathology

Job description

Job Summary:

The licensed speech-language pathology assistant (SLP-A) administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical educational services for students with speech-language disorders.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 11: $30.75 - $34.50 DOE

Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement

Work Hours: 7.5 hours

Work Year: 9 months

Bargaining unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):

1. Completion of an associates of applied science degree in disabilities with a speech/language support emphasis, or a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution, and possession of a State of Alaska Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant license.
2. Completion of 100 hours of verified field work supervised by a licensed speech-language pathologist. Note: Individuals employed in a position for at least one (1) year preceding July 1, 2004, that includes the practice of speech-language pathologist assistant as defined in AS 08.11.042 may qualify for registration as an SLP-A under the transitional requirements described below. Proof that the individual has been employed in a position for at least one year preceding July 1, 2004, that includes the practice of speech-language pathologist assistant as defined in AS 08.11.042.
3. Successful completion of the competency-based checklist examination from the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Registration Application Packet through the Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing.

Benefits:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical,dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)