Job Posting for Speech-Language Pathologist (2023-2024) at Alamance-Burlington School System
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
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
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