26/27 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (7100D) 364210

TITLE: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant FLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:Completion of an 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.APPLICANTS WILL UPLOAD:1. Resume'2. Legible copy of an official transcript showing the SLP-Asst. Program was completed3. Legible copy of a valid NCBOE-SLP-A License uploaded into the application.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct Student ServicesAdministers screening protocolsTransports students to/from testing or therapy areaAdministers therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech-language pathologistCommunicates with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of studentsObtains case histories and completes observation checklistsManages behavior using appropriately designed management techniquesSummarizes and records target behaviors during therapy sessions Indirect Student ServicesPerforms clerical and administrative functionsOrganizes and manages student data and recordsTabulates and scores testArranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environmentManages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materialsSKILLS AND ABILITIES:Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, and various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.Must be physically able to perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.Must possess hand and finger dexterity for accurate input and output of computer data.Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.