Public School Of North Carolina Clinton , NC 28328
Posted 2 months ago
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
A speech language pathology assistant administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical-educational services for students with speech-language disorders. The work is guided by therapeutic protocols, a task by task plan written by the supervising speech-language pathologist. The assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinical-educational needs of each student. The assistant's work with students is under direct supervision by the speech-language pathologist; however, the assistant is expected to recognize when changes in a student's needs require assistance from the supervising speech-language pathologist. Errors in service could cause serious harm to students and potential liability for the supervising speech-language pathologist, the school system, and the assistant. The assistant works under the supervision of a speech-language 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:
Considerable knowledge of childhood speech and hearing development
Considerable knowledge of communication disorders and treatment
Skills in obtaining case histories and completing observation checklists
Skills in administering speech-language screening and therapeutic protocols
Skills in managing, operating, programming, and/or monitoring clinical-educational equipment and materials, including assistive listening devices, augmentative communication devices, voice equipment, and computer-based equipment and software
Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and professionals
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Knowledge of federal, state, and local EC requirements
Ability to use data to determine instructional needs and evaluate student progress
Interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to arrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
Education/Experience Qualifications:
Associate's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college, or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelor's 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 speech-language 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 speech-language pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners
Terms of Employment and Position Type:
Performance Responsibilities:
Direct Student Services:
Administers screening protocols
Transports students to/from testing or therapy area
Administers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech-language 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
Tabulates and scores tests
Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials
Evaluation:
Public School Of North Carolina