speech-language pathologist - Burlington, NC , USA, United States - Public School of North Carolina

    Public School of North Carolina
    Public School of North Carolina Burlington, NC , USA, United States

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    POSITION TITLE
    Speech-Language Pathologist

    SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

    Assigned school(s)


    SALARY
    Per appropriate salary scale


    FLSA STATUS
    Exempt


    REPORTS TO
    Executive Director of EC or designee ( such as EC Program Specialist for Related Services, or EC Director, or Lead Speech Pathologist)


    SUPERVISES
    None


    WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
    Monday - Friday


    WORK HOURS
    40


    NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
    10


    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