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Overview of Job Responsibilities: A speech language pathology assistant administers direct and indirect intervention for students to assist a speech-language 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 the unique clinical-educational needs of each student. The assistant's work with students is under direct supervision by 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. The assistant requires limited supervision in indirect services. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities : Considerable knowledge of childhood speech and hearing development Considerable knowledge of communication disorders and treatment 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 Knowledge of federal, state, and local EC requirements Ability to use data to determine instructional needs and evaluate student progress Interpersonal skills necessary to work cooperatively and effectively with individuals and groups Ability to arrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment Education/Experience Qualifications: 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 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 Terms of Employment and Position Type: State Salary Grade 64 10 months; full time; full benefits Performance 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 Evaluation: Performance of this employee will be evaluated by the Supervising Speech Language Pathologist Sampson County Schools

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