Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Company: Success Matcher Recruitment
Location: Pell City
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Location: St. Clair County, AL (Pell City / Ashville / Springville areas) Compensation: $20.00 – $25.00 / Hour Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (School Calendar) Job Summary We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join our clinical team in St. Clair County. Working under the supervision of a licensed SLP, you will provide essential therapy services to students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Your primary goal will be to implement treatment plans that help students improve their communication skills, confidence, and classroom participation. Key Responsibilities Direct Therapy Implementation: Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP to treat disorders of articulation, language, voice, and fluency. Student Engagement: Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to practice speech exercises and language activities. Progress Tracking: Collect data and document student performance during sessions, providing clear and concise notes to the supervising SLP. Material Preparation: Assist in creating and adapting clinical materials (visual schedules, communication boards, or digital tools) to meet the specific needs of the student. Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and check augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to ensure they are functional for student use. Clerical Support: Assist with clerical duties such as scheduling, record keeping, and preparing for IEP meetings as directed by the supervisor. Requirements & Qualifications Education: Associate degree from a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program OR a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Communication Sciences and Disorders). Licensure: Current Alabama SLPA License issued by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA). Certification: Must meet all ALSDE (Alabama State Department of Education) requirements for support personnel. Experience: Previous experience in a school or pediatric clinical setting is preferred. Background Check: Must pass the Alabama state-mandated background check and fingerprinting process. Key Skills: * Ability to follow complex clinical protocols with high accuracy. Strong "people skills" to build rapport with children of all ages. Excellent time management to keep up with school-day schedules. Working in St. Clair County St. Clair County offers a unique professional environment, blending growing suburban districts with close-knit rural schools. As an SLPA here, you will benefit from a collaborative atmosphere and the opportunity to work across various school settings, from Pell City to Ashville.

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