Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

2 months ago

Murfreesboro, United States Rutherford County Schools Full time
NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speechlanguage pathologist in the provision of clinical-educational services 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 theunique clinical-educational needs of each student. The assistant's work with students is under direct supervisionby the speech-language pathologist; however, 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. Theassistant requires limited supervision in indirect services.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in schoolchildren, and various speechlanguage disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants.
  • Working knowledge of behavioral management practices.
  • Working knowledge of the operation of schools.
  • Skills in obtaining case histories and completing observation checklists.
  • Skills in administering speech-language screening and therapeutic protocols.
  • Skills in managing, operating, programming, and/or monitoring clinical-educational equipment and materials, including assistive listening devices, augmentative communication devices, voice equipment, and computer-based equipment and software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and professionals.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to arrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment.


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

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