Agency
Eastern NC School for the Deaf
Division
Eastern NC School for the Deaf
Job Classification Title
School Speech-language Pathologist (NS)
Position Number
60039341
Grade
ED24
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Description of Work
Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help children meet their educational goals. Below are the major functions of the speech-language pathologists employed in educational environments. Each function is followed by related evidences. Because each work situation is different, it is not likely that all of the evidences will be demonstrated by all speech-language pathologists. •Planning and Oversight •Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising Managing, Conducting Therapy •Adhering to Local, State, Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices •Liaison
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
*70% Direct Services: All of these activities are completed independent of direct supervision: •Individual and/or Group Therapy Sessions: This includes special emphasis in the following areas: receptive and expressive language; articulation; speech reading; voice; fluency; certain aspects of aural habilitation which are necessary for the development of speech and language skills; and the use of and training of augmentative communication systems/devices with students identified as having this need. The Speech Language Pathologist also provides sessions within the classroom working with staff/students in regards to Standard Course of Study and Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) goals. •Speech Language Evaluations: Speech Language evaluations involve performing specific standardized, as well as non-standardized tests, to determine the range, nature and severity of the speech language impairment. Testing procedures may include, but are not limited to the areas of: articulation, voice, speech reading, receptive/expressive language, and certain aspects of aural habilitation which are necessary for the development of speech language skills. Adaptation and flexibility of testing procedures are often necessary in order to obtain reliable/valid results from younger students and difficult to test students. These tests are completed on an as needed basis. Completion of evaluation reports is included in this area. •Preparation of individual IEP’s for students. •Development of session activities for treatment of communication needs. *10% Indirect Services: All of these activities are completed independent of direct supervision, but are reported through Outreach Services forms. •Consultation with other professionals dealing directly with caseload and with students that do not receive direct services. •Supervision of and/or observation of graduate student interns and/or candidates for Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). •Attend and actively participate in meetings such as departmental, curriculum and teacher meetings. Also act as an interdisciplinary team member by participating in IEP’s. *5% Education: Most are completed independent of supervision. •Provide consultative…