ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE
Speech-Language Pathologist
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Assigned school
SALARY
Per appropriate salary scale
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
REPORTS TO
Principal, EC Director or EC Assistant Director
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, 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 ABILITIESThorough knowledge of the theory, principles and methods of speech pathology and their proper application in the educational environmentConsiderable knowledge of appropriate evaluating toolsConsiderable knowledge of the equipment and assistive technology available to use in therapyConsiderable knowledge of current literature, trends and developments in the field of speech pathologyGeneral knowledge of the principles of organization and administrationSkill in directly providing a wide range of treatment activitiesAbility to select and administer appropriate assessment and treatment methodsAbility to plan, coordinate and conduct on-the-job training and continuing education for a variety of individualsAbility to screen, evaluate and provide required speech pathology servicesAbility to develop and implement individualized programsAbility to accurately document sessionsAbility to maintain adequate inventory of suppliesAbility to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop simple reports from those recordsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignmentsEDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Speech PathologyCERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
NCDPI G LicenseValid NC certification 88082 Speech-Language PathologistLicense from the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and AudiologistsMust possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor VehiclesPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing AssociationThree (3) to five (5) years serving students in a public school systemESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal, EC Director or EC Assistant Director
Planning and Oversight:
Organize the school program and cooperate with others to accomplish its goalsCoordinate program services with other student servicesMaintain records in accordance with established rules, regulations and ethical standardsMaintain Medicaid billing profiles and therapy notes on all Medicaid eligible students using the designated billing service for the district.Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising
Conduct screening and testingObtain diagnostic informationAnalyze information and make recommendations regarding programs and servicesSupervise speech-language assistants and clinical fellows working on ASHA certificationDeveloping Individual Education Plans
Develop individual education plans for each speech-language eligible child in collaboration with the classroom teacher, parent, LEA representative and other pertinent professionalsAttend IEP meetings where input is necessitatedManaging and Conducting Therapy
Plan therapy and use appropriate diagnostic tools and therapy techniques to support the curriculum.Manage time, facilities and resources to facilitate delivery of servicesPromote effective interpersonal relations and engage in continuing professional growthActing as Liaison
Provide consultation, seek assistance of others, use related research and make recommendations and referrals for the implementation of appropriate services
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 OCS staff, students and the public.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following signatures acknowledge that the supervisor has verified the accuracy of the position description, has discussed position requirements with the employee, and has advised the employee of work performance expectations
Reviewed by: Employee's Signature
Date
Approval by: Supervisor's Signature
Date
The completed and signed position description shall be maintained at the employee's work location, shall be reviewed with the employee by his or her immediate supervisor, should be revised as required, and shall serve as the basis for all required evaluations.
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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