Speech Language Pathologist - Multiple Sites Available

POSITION TITLE

Speech-Language Pathologist

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Assigned school

SALARY

State Salary Schedule plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal, EC Director or EC Coordinator

SUPERVISES

Speech-Language Assistants and/or Clinical Fellows working on ASHA certification as requested by EC Director

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

WORK HOURS

40

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10

School: Various Locations Available

Serving Students PreK - 12th Grade

10 Month / Full Time Position

Effective: 2024-2025 School Year

Must hold or be eligible to hold a NC 88082 Speech Language Pathologist Educator's License

Each prospective PreK employee, must complete a NC DHHS Child Care Criminal Background Check (CBC) and receive a valid CBC Qualification letter prior to hire. Additional information can be found on the Randolph County School System Website under Employment regarding this requirement.

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, language, voice and fluency. S/he coordinates services with the student’s educational staff and family. The therapist is responsible for documentation for Medicaid billing for all eligible students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

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

• 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
• Two (2) years serving students in a public school system

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Oversight

1. Organize the school program and cooperate with others to accomplish its goals
2. Coordinate program services with other student services
3. Maintain records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standards
4. Maintain Medicaid billing profiles and therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students using the designated billing service for the district.

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising

1. Obtain diagnostic information
2. Analyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and services
3. Supervise speech-language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certification

Developing Individual Education Plans

1. Develop individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionals
2. Attend IEP meetings where input is necessitated

Managing and Conducting Therapy

1. Plan therapy and use appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum.
2. Manage time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of services
3. Promote effective interpersonal relations and engage in continuing professional growth

Acting as Liaison

1. 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 and/or EC Assistant Director

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, and come into direct contact with RCSS staff, students and the public.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, any time.

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