TITLE: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

DUTIES AND 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

SKILLS 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.

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 rule and regulations for speech-language pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners.