Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under limited supervision performs highly skilled and responsible tasks prescribed by and in support of the speech language pathologist. In addition adhere to to all applicable state licensure laws and rules regulating the practice of speech-language pathology such as those requiring licensure or registration of support personnel; conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLPA; actively participate with the SLP in the supervisory process; and actively pursue continuing education and professional development activities. Reports to the Exceptional Children Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
CLERICAL SKILLS: SLP-Assistant is able to perform clerical tasks specific to the role of the North Carolina SLP-Assistant:
- Prepare and maintain students charts and records effectively.
- Answer telephone send electronic mail use office equipment appropriately.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS: SLP-Assistant is able to perform administrative tasks specific to the role of the North Carolina SLP-Assistant:
- Practice effective time management.
- Calculate and record relevant statistical data.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: SLP-Assistant is able to perform in a professional manner that is in accordance with the North Carolina Code of Ethics for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists:
- Follow facilitys dress code and safety rules.
- Respect and maintain student confidentiality.
- Recognize and adhere to professional limitations and perform within the boundaries of training and assignments.
- Understand and respect the necessity for a supervisor/supervisee relationship.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and flexibility when under pressure.
- Adhere to schedules.
- Follow school guidelines.
- Work well independently.
- Work well in a total school environment.
CLINICAL SKILLS: SLP-Assistant is able to comprehend the diversity of the setting and perform at a level that is comparable to their level of training:
- Familiarize self with clinical settings and clinical methodologies.
- Use appropriate oral and written communication skills in working with students co-workers and supervisors.
- Utilize appropriate stimuli records specific target behaviors reinforce the students responses and provide appropriate cues as designated in the written session protocol.
- Appropriately administer speech-language screening/protocols.
- Tabulate/score screening results target behaviors and performance data.
- Prepare treatments/screening materials before the beginning of each treatment/screening session assuring that such materials are appropriate to the students age developmental level culture and communication level.
- Effectively manage the behavior of students using behavioral management techniques in order to establish and maintain appropriate social interaction and motivate/attention to task.
- Create appropriate materials and/or games for therapy.
- Effectively manage operate program and/or monitor clinical equipment and materials including: computer-based equipment and software as directed by the therapy protocol.
- Initiate and apply feedback from supervisor.
- Seek information needed before acting.
- Record detailed data notes from each therapy session to meet the requirements for Medicaid billing.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
An SLPA must complete an approved course of academic study field work under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP and on-the-job training specific to SLPA responsibilities and workplace behaviors.
The academic course of study must include or be equivalent to
- an associates degree in an SLPA program or
- a bachelors degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program and
- successful completion of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent and
- demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: : Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the
job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add subtract divide and multiply.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment salary or benefits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
