Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistReports to Director for Exceptional Children Services andTerms of Employment P10ri nmcoipnathl sSalary School Psychologist Salary Schedule plus local supplementQualificationsMaster's Degree in Speech-Language PathologyPassing score on a competency test approved by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and AudiologistsRegistration with the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and AudiologistsSupervises: May coordinate and direct the activities of the Speech Language Pathology AssistantEssential Job FunctionsProvides consultation, seeks assistance of others, uses related research and makes recommendations and referrals in the implementation of servicesPlans therapy and uses appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniquesManages time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of servicesPromotes effective interpersonal relations and engages in continuing professional growth activitiesDevelops individual education programsConducts screening and testing, obtains diagnostic information, analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding programs and servicesOrganizes the local program, cooperates with others to accomplish its goals, coordinates program services with other student services and maintains records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standardsPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Revised April 2018Exceptional Children ProgramPhysical and Cognitive RequirementsThe major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Speech-Language Pathologist job classification within the Exceptional Children Program of Harnett County Schools.Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Must be able to:walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motionsuse visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer datavisually inspect small defects and/or small partsoperate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and toolsdetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workobserve general surroundings and activitieshear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels, receive detailed information through oral communications and make fine distinctions in soundcommunicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quicklysafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipmentdemonstrate a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication, development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational interventiondemonstrate a working knowledge of behavioral management practicesdemonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of schoolsobtain case histories and complete observation checklistsadminister speech-language screening and therapeutic protocolsmanage, operate, program and/or monitor clinical-educational equipment and materialscommunicate effectively with students, families and professionalsprepare and maintain accurate recordsarrange the therapy setting to maintain a safe and positive environment Revised April 2018