SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant SLPA SchoolBased Dalton GA

CLFC Healthcare and Communications; Dalton (GA); Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is seeking a Georgia-licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to provide IEP-driven speech-language support across Whitfield County School sites. The role involves delivering therapy sessions, collecting data, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team under SLP supervision. Candidates must have a valid Georgia license, completion of an accredited SLPA program, and school-based experience. Compensation ranges from $32.00 to $40.00 per hour with potential differentials for bilingual applicants.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia license for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience providing school-based SLPA support to students ages 3-21 under SLP supervision.
• Reliable transportation to multiple school sites within Whitfield County.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech-language treatment sessions as per students' IEPs.
• Collect and document objective data on student performance during therapy sessions.
• Communicate session observations to the supervising SLP promptly.

Skills

School-based support experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

Knowledge of IEP development

Education

Georgia license for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Completion of an accredited SLPA program

Job description

Position Overview

CLF Consultants LLC seeks a Georgia-licensed Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant to deliver IEP‑driven speech‑language support services to students ages 3 through 21 across Whitfield County School System sites in Dalton, GA, working under the supervision of an ASHA‑certified Speech‑Language Pathologist.

The SLPA joins a multi‑discipline contracted team aligned with Whitfield County's Special Education department and supports the SLP‑of‑record by delivering follow‑up therapy sessions, implementing established treatment plans, collecting data on student progress, and assisting with IEP service‑delivery logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver speech‑language treatment sessions designed by the supervising SLP, in accordance with each student's IEP and the SLP's written treatment plan
• Implement therapy techniques (articulation drills, language activities, social‑pragmatic practice, AAC use) with students under SLP supervision and consistent with Georgia SLPA scope of practice
• Collect and document objective data on student performance during therapy sessions to inform the SLP's clinical decisions
• Produce service‑delivery logs matching each student's IEP service hours, in compliance with Medicaid billing documentation standards under SLP supervisory authorization
• Prepare therapy materials, organize student folders, and assist with classroom‑based language activities as directed by the supervising SLP
• Communicate session observations to the supervising SLP promptly and accurately, including any concerns about student status, engagement, or behavior

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia license for Speech‑Language Pathology Assistant in good standing
• Completion of an accredited SLPA program
• Demonstrated experience providing school‑based SLPA support to students ages 3‑21 under SLP supervision
• Working knowledge of IEP development, IDEA compliance, special education service delivery, and SLP‑supervised treatment delivery
• Successful completion of background check per Whitfield County School System and Georgia Department of Education requirements
• Reliable transportation to multiple school sites within Whitfield County

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• ASHA SLPA Assistants Certification (C‑SLPA) or registration
• Two or more years of school‑based SLPA experience under licensed SLP supervision
• Bilingual Spanish/English capability
• Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device implementation under SLP direction
• Documented experience with Medicaid documentation and service‑log standards in a Georgia school setting

Compensation

• Hourly base range: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour for experienced school‑based SLPAs (independent contractor / 1099)
• Bilingual differential (Spanish/English): +$2.00 – $4.00 per hour
• Combined ceiling for bilingual SLPAs with extensive school‑based experience: up to $44.00 per hour
• Bi‑weekly pay frequency per CLFC standard contractor terms
• Schedule predictability with collaborative‑scheduling support and CLFC PMO campus‑clustering coordination to minimize cross‑county drive time: 8‑hour billable workday tied to the Whitfield County school calendar; assignments scoped to align with the academic year and contract option periods

Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, qualified individuals with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation during the application process and any other stage of employment.