What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, Academy at Middle Fork position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
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Working Title Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, Academy at Middle Fork
Location Winston-Salem, NC
Position Number N12512
Department ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Essential Job Functions
The University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites for the preparation of future teachers and school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork .
The Academy at Middle Fork uses an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co-teaching and comprehensive practices. The instructional support assistant will be a member of a collaborative grade level span and will use co-teaching and small group instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. They will play an integral role in assisting with the implementation and facilitation of a robust academic program for students. The instructional support assistant provides a broad range of services that assist students in developing skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning. The instructional support assistant uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of students.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Services Provided by the SLP -Assistant
Previous pediatric experience
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday – Friday during regular school hours
Number of Hours Per Week 8
Number of Months Per Year 10
Mandatory Staff No
Physical Demands of Position
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. This work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range $40.00/hr
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 12/03/2025
Closing Date 12/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
Posting Number 201500979P
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Request to Recruit
Working Title Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, Academy at Middle Fork
Location Winston-Salem, NC
Position Number N12512
Department ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Passing score on a competency test approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists for assistants
- Registration as an assistant with the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Essential Job Functions
The University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites for the preparation of future teachers and school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork .
The Academy at Middle Fork uses an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co-teaching and comprehensive practices. The instructional support assistant will be a member of a collaborative grade level span and will use co-teaching and small group instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. They will play an integral role in assisting with the implementation and facilitation of a robust academic program for students. The instructional support assistant provides a broad range of services that assist students in developing skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning. The instructional support assistant uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of students.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Services Provided by the SLP -Assistant
- Administering screening protocols as guided by the SLP that only require binary judgment
- Administering therapeutic protocols as guided by the SLP to include: eliciting conditions, target behaviors, and reinforcement
- Managing the behavior of the students to maintain motivation and attention to the task
- Scoring screening results of target behaviors and performance data
- Preparing or positioning students for evaluation/treatment
- Documenting written/verbal communication with students as guided by the SLP
- Transports students to/from testing or therapy area
- Organizing and managing student data while maintaining confidentiality
- Arranging clinical or treatment setting for a safe and positive environment
- Creating materials for use in therapy
- Managing, operating, and programming equipment and materials
- Performing administrative and clerical tasks
- Adhering to principles of universal precautions
- Attend ongoing professional development under the supervising SLP
- Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member .
- Assist in creating fair and supportive classroom communities where students have a sense of belonging.
- Support the creation of clear expectations and norms for classroom communities.
- Assist with maintaining and using the expectations established in the classroom.
- Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs.
- Foster a growth mindset in the classroom.
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular, punctual attendance and appropriate use of time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Previous pediatric experience
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday – Friday during regular school hours
Number of Hours Per Week 8
Number of Months Per Year 10
Mandatory Staff No
Physical Demands of Position
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. This work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range $40.00/hr
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 12/03/2025
Closing Date 12/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three professional references with contact information
Posting Number 201500979P
Salary : $40