What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST LICENSED ASSISTANT position at Grand Forks Public School District?
Education :
- Graduate of a Bachelor's level Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders Program.
- Certification of Completion in speech-language pathology issues by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Office of Special Education.
- Speech Language Pathology Licensed Assistant license issued from the North Dakota Board of Examiners.
Qualifications :
Job Goal : To provide speech-language therapy services under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist to students identified with a disability in the area of speech language impairment.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following :
Work Environment and Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio / visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.
Occasionally may need to lift up to fifty (50); reaching, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and / or crawling within the classroom.
The employee may encounter situations where students are physically aggressive and / or verbally abusive. This may require physical interaction (using strategies acquired through de-escalation and restraint training) between the employee and student. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. May be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and / or output of students.
Terms of Employment : 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, Nine (9) months, academic school year of the students enrolled.
Evaluation : Annual written evaluation by the supervisor
Position is open until filled
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