Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Job Title:Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Location:Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), North Carolina

Pay Rate:$35/hour

Travel Reimbursement:Available for qualifying candidates

Benefits:Eligible 30 days after assignment begins (includes health, dental/vision, 401(k) with 3% employer match, disability, critical illness/injury coverage, free life insurance up to $25,000, pet insurance)

Job Description:

Cell Staff is seeking, on behalf of Wake County Schools, a dedicatedSpeech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)to join the team supporting the communication development of high school students. Under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, the SLPA will help implement individualized speech and language services designed to support student success in academic and social settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct therapy services as specified in students& Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) under licensed SLP supervision.
• Prepare therapy materials and assist with data collection during sessions.
• Document student progress and maintain accurate records per district and state guidelines.
• Assist with speech/language screenings and informal assessments.
• Support generalization of communication strategies across school environments.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to support students& communication needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions as required.
• Follow all Wake County Public Schools policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible forpermanent registration with the North Carolina Board of Examiners (NC BOE)for SLP-Assistants.
• (Candidates are responsible for verifying their eligibility directly with the NC BOE before applying.)
• Preferred: Experience working in school settings.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Google Drive and Microsoft Office applications.

Contractor Assignment Details:

• Placements may include:
• Open SLP-A positions
• Medical or maternity leave coverage
• Support for high caseloads
• Final placement determined after background checks and contract execution.
• Assignments may shift throughout the year based on district needs, but contract hours will be maintained.

Possible High School Placement Locations Include:

Apex:

• Apex High School
• Apex Friendship High School

Cary:

• Cary High School
• Crossroads FLEX High School
• Green Hope High School
• Green Level High School
• Middle Creek High School
• Panther Creek High School
• SCORE Academy
• Wake STEM Early College High School

Fuquay-Varina:

• Fuquay-Varina High School
• Willow Spring High School

Wake Forest:

• Heritage High School
• North Wake College and Career Academy
• Wake Forest High School

Knightdale:

• Knightdale High School

Raleigh:

• Leesville Road High School
• Phillips High School
• Sanderson High School
• Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
• Wake Early College of Health and Sciences
• Wakefield High School

Garner:

• South Garner High School

Morrisville:

• Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies

Rolesville:

• Rolesville High School

Wendell:

• East Wake High School

Next Steps for Agencies:

If you are representing candidates who meet the above qualifications, pleasesubmit the

following

• Resume
• Phone number
• Email address

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Following the interview, we will inform you regarding their eligibility for placement. If mutually agreeable, we will move forward with contract development.

For additional questions regarding placements or requirements, please contact your Cell Staff representative.