School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Slpa)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for a contract-full-time position in Bessemer, Alabama. The role offers $35 per hour with a 37.5-hour work week in a school setting.

The SLPA will assist the Speech Language Pathologist with clinical, educational, documentation, and treatment tasks under the plan of care. Requirements include an SLPA program degree (associate’s) or a bachelor’s in related fields, current licensure, and state credentialing.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an SLPA program with an associate's degree, or have a bachelor's degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work or clinical experience as required by state/contract.
• Current certification or licensure as an SLPA in the State of Practice.
• One year of prior professional SLPA experience preferred.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services.
• Involves clinical, educational, documentation, and treatment activities.
• Works within the plan of care assigned by the Speech Language Pathologist and/or physician.

Skills

SLPA program graduate

1 year experience preferred

Education

Associate's degree in SLPA or Bachelor's in SLP/Communication Disorders

Job description

School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Setting: Schools

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $35 / Hour

Hours: 37.50

Location: Bessemer, AL

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will have clinical, educational, documentation, and treatment related activities while working within the scope of responsibilities/ plan of care assigned by the Speech Language Pathologist and/or physician.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a SLPA program with an associate'sdegree, or have a bachelor's degree in a speech-language pathology orcommunication disorders program
• Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent as required by state and/or contract
• Current certification or licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in the State of Practice
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• One (1) year of prior professional Speech-Language Pathology Assistant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Education

Job Function: Education | Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Speech Language Pathologist Assistant School

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Schools

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0754

Contract Duration: 26

Pay Rate: $35 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-26T18:44:23