Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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Job Description
An employee in this class administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speechlanguage pathologist in the provision of clinicaleducational services for students with speechlanguage disorders. The work is guided by therapeutic protocols a taskbytask plan written by the supervising speechlanguage pathologist. The assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinicaleducational needs of each student. The assistants work with students is under direct supervision by the speechlanguage pathologist; however the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a students needs require assistance from the supervising speechlanguage pathologist. The assistant works under the supervision of a speechlanguage pathologist licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. The assistant requires limited supervision in indirect services.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Considerable knowledge of childhood speech and hearing development.
Considerable knowledge of communication disorders and treatment.
Working knowledge of behavioral management practices.
Working knowledge of the operation of schools.
Skills in obtaining case histories and completing observation checklists.
Skills in administering speechlanguage screening and therapeutic protocols.
Skills in managing operating programming and/or monitoring clinicaleducational equipment and materials including assistive listening devices augmentative communication devices voice equipment and computerbased equipment and software.
Ability to communicate effectively with students families and professionals.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to arrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
Ability to develop positive working relationships
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Associates Degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning community college or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution as well as evidence of successful completion of courses developed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges.
Assistants must achieve a passing score on a competency test approved by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Registration as an assistant with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speechlanguage pathologist who is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists and subject to rules and regulations for speechlanguage pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Student Services:
Administers screening protocols.
Transports students to/from testing or therapy area.
Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speechlanguage pathologist.
Communicates with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
Obtains case histories and completes observation checklists.
Manages behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
Summarizes and records target behaviors during therapy sessions.
Indirect Student Services:
Performs clerical and administrative functions.
Organizes and manages student data and records.
Arranges the clinicaleducational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.
Manages operates programs and/or monitors equipment and materials.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The ability to be physically active which includes but is not limited to standing pushing pulling squatting bending sitting walking.
Must be able to stand sit or walk for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
Must be able to visually auditorily and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
Must be able to drive to variety of school sites.
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Employment Type
Full-Time
