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TITLE : Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS :

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.

APPLICANTS WILL UPLOAD :

1. Resume'

2. Legible copy of an official transcript showing the SLP-Asst. Program was completed

3. Legible copy of a valid NCBOE-SLP-A License uploaded into the application.

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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, and various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Registration as an assistant with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and subject to rule and regulations for speech-language pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners.

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