Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Public School of North Carolina•Newton, NC

37d•$22 - $29

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs highly skilled and responsible tasks prescribed by and in support of the speech language pathologist. In addition, adhere to to all applicable state licensure laws and rules regulating the practice of speech-language pathology, such as those requiring licensure or registration of support personnel; conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLPA; actively participate with the SLP in the supervisory process; and actively pursue continuing education and professional development activities. Reports to the Exceptional Children Director.

Requirements

An SLPA must complete an approved course of academic study, field work under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP, and on-the-job training specific to SLPA responsibilities and workplace behaviors.
The academic course of study must include or be equivalent to
an associate's degree in an SLPA program, or
a bachelor's degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program, and
successful completion of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent, and
demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA.
Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.
Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions.
Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Requires the ability to talk and hear.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain student's charts and records effectively.
Answer telephone, send electronic mail, use office equipment appropriately.
Practice effective time management.
Calculate and record relevant statistical data.
Follow facility's dress code and safety rules.
Respect and maintain student confidentiality.
Recognize and adhere to professional limitations and perform within the boundaries of training and assignments.
Understand and respect the necessity for a supervisor/supervisee relationship.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and flexibility when under pressure.
Adhere to schedules.
Follow school guidelines.
Work well independently.
Work well in a total school environment.
Familiarize self with clinical settings and clinical methodologies.
Use appropriate oral and written communication skills in working with students, co-workers and supervisors.
Utilize appropriate stimuli, records specific target behaviors, reinforce the student's responses, and provide appropriate cues as designated in the written session protocol.
Appropriately administer speech-language screening/protocols.
Tabulate/score screening results, target behaviors and performance data.
Prepare treatments/screening materials before the beginning of each treatment/screening session, assuring that such materials are appropriate to the student's age, developmental level, culture, and communication level.
Effectively manage the behavior of students using behavioral management techniques in order to establish and maintain appropriate social interaction and motivate/attention to task.
Create appropriate materials and/or games for therapy.
Effectively manage, operate, program and/or monitor clinical equipment and materials, including: computer-based equipment and software, as directed by the therapy protocol.
Initiate and apply feedback from supervisor.
Seek information needed before acting.
Record detailed data notes from each therapy session to meet the requirements for Medicaid billing.