Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the Speech Language Pathology Assistant/Paraprofessional (SLPA/SLPP) is to work under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to assist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech services to students within our member districts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Per ND DPI, SLPPs may only provide speech-language pathology paraprofessional services under the direct control of a supervising speech-language pathologist.

Per ND DPI, a level 1 speech-language pathology paraprofessional may:

• Provide speech-language screenings, without interpretation, following specified screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
• Perform documented tasks developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist;
• Document student’s progress toward meeting objectives and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist; and
• Prepare materials, perform scheduling and maintain space or equipment.

A level 2 speech-language pathology paraprofessional may:

• Provide all services that the level 1 SLPP may provide
• Assist the supervising speech-language pathologist with regulatory paperwork as directed

Requirements

• SLPP Certifcate from NDDPI.

Those with an SLPLA license from the NDSBE on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology will still need to obtain the SLPP Certificate from NDDPI as it is required by the state to work in the schools.

WilMac was established in 1980 as a collaboration of special education services for public schools in northwestern North Dakota. Currently, there are eleven member school districts ranging from a one-room schoolhouse to an almost 6,000 student school district. 

The locations of our member schools can be found in the following cities; Alexander, Cartwright, East Fairview, Grenora, Mandaree, Ray, Tioga, Trenton, Watford City, and Williston.

WilMac offers paid leave and has a benefits package that includes health insurance, disability insurances, and retirement.