SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• •G License from the NC Department of Public Instruction
• •Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including computer software, computer hardware, cables, etc.
• •Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• •Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics of data, people or things
• •Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information
• •Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, technical manuals, newsletters, trade journals, etc.
• •Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, training materials, documentation, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style
• •Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence
• •Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• •Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions
• •Must be able communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including computer terminology
• •Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; to multiply and divide; utilize percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra and geometry
• •Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
• •Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computer equipment
• •Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
• •Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
• •Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress
• •Requires the ability to talk and to hear
• •Must be able to communicate via telephone
• •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

Desired Qualifications

• •Preferred to have a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
• •May have a license from the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists