Reports to: Exceptional Childrens Director
Supervises:ย May coordinate and direct activities of Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Termof Employment: 10 months
Salary: State Salary Schedule
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
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
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Essential Job 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 (IEPs)
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 this job
classification within Anson County Schools.ย 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:
walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions
use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
observe general surroundings and activities
hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels, receive
detailed information through oral communications and make fine distinctions in sound
communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
demonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication, development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, various speech-language disorders, and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention
demonstrate a working knowledge of behavioral management practices
demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of schools
obtain case histories and complete observation checklists
administer speech-language screening and therapeutic protocols
manage, operate, program and/or monitor clinical-educational equipment and materials
communicate effectively with students, families and professionals
prepare and maintain accurate records
arrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
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