Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

POSITION: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant full time with Benefits

NATURE OF WORK

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 assistant is expected to use individually designed interventions based upon the unique clinical-educational needs of each student. 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

• Administer screening protocols.
• Transport students to/from testing or therapy areas.
• Administer therapeutic treatment protocols written by the speech-language pathologist.
• Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students.
• Obtain case histories and complete observation checklists.
• Manage behavior using appropriately designed management techniques.
• Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions.
• Complete Random Moment in Time Studies as required by MAC program guidelines.

MINIMUM TRAINING

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.