Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Job Description of the Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Reports to : Principal / Speech Language Pathologist

Supervises : None

Purpose : To administer 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 the direct supervision of 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. 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.

Duties and 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
• Arranges the clinical-educational setting to maintain a safe and positive environment
• Manages, operates, programs, and / or monitors equipment and materials
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge and Skills :

Training and Experience :

Physical Requirements :

Salary : Grade 64

Hourly $16.75 - $30.23

Full-Time 10 months

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