Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Alleghany County Schools • Sparta, NC

22h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree