POSITION PURPOSE:

The Speech – Language Pathologist assists students with special communicative needs to use the maximum communicative potential based on age and cognition. Areas of speech-language involvement include deficits or abnormalities in articulation, receptive/expressive/pragmatic language, voice and fluency. S/he coordinates services with the student’s educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for timely documentation of all therapy and evaluation services for all students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of speech pathology and their proper application in the educational environment
• Considerable knowledge of appropriate evaluating tools
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapy
• Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of speech pathology
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration
• Skill in directly providing a wide range of treatment activities
• Ability to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment methods
• Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct on-the-job training and continuing education for a variety of individuals
• Ability to screen, evaluate and provide required speech pathology services
• Ability to develop and implement individualized programs
• Ability to accurately document sessions
• Ability to maintain adequate inventory of supplies
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Speech Pathology

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• NCDPI G License
• Valid NC certification 88082 Speech-Language Pathologist
• License from the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
• Three (3) to five (5) years serving students in a public-school system

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize the school program and cooperate with others to accomplish its goals
• Coordinate program services with other student services
• Maintain records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards
• Maintain Medicaid billing profiles and therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students using the designated billing service for the district.
• Conduct screening and testing
• Obtain diagnostic information
• Analyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and services
• Supervise speech-language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification
• Develop individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals
• Attend IEP meetings where input is necessitated
• Plan therapy and use appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum.
• Manage time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services
• Promote effective interpersonal relations and engage in continuing professional growth
• Provide consultation, seek assistance of others, use related research and make recommendations and referrals for the implementation of appropriate services
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal, EC Director or EC Assistant Director