Exceptional Children: Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant

Salary: State Salary Schedule 64

Qualifications: Completion of an Associates'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 accreditied 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.

Responsibilities: An employee in this class administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language pathologist in the provision of clinical-educational service 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 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. This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required. Direct Student Services Administers screening protocols. Transports students to/from testing or therapy area. Post Office Box 911? 549 North Race Street? Statesville, NC 28677 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 checklist. 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 test Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials.

Reports To: Executive Director of Exceptional Childrens Department Term of Employment: 10 Months

Application Deadline: Until Filled Beginning Date: ASAPThe Iredell-Statesville Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, national origin or handicapping conditions.