Speech-Language Pathologist

BERTIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

Class descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification.

They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee)

JOB TITLE : SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT : Exceptional Children

GRADE : State Salary Scale

FLSA : Exempt

REPORTS TO : Director of Exceptional Children

SUPERVISES : None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 10 months

QUALIFICATIONS : __Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Passing score on a competency test approved by the NC Board of

Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Registration with the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals in the implementation of services
• Plans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques
• Manages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services
• Promotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activities
• Develops individual education programs
• Conducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and services
• Organizes the local program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Speech-Language Pathologist job classification within Bertie County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. The work is performed in the school.