Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Research Triangle Charter Academy
Job Description
School Information:
Located in Durham, NC, Research Triangle Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. At Research Triangle, you can connect passion with purpose.
To learn more about Research Triangle Charter Academy click here.
Why Choose Research Triangle Charter Academy:
Effective leadership driving successful outcomes.
Competitive pay above market and benefits.
Research Triangle Charter Academy has exceeded growth expectations on the state test.
Opportunities for growth and personal development.
Strong parental involvement.
Layers of support through Dean model.
Commitment to providing a safe learning environment for students to thrive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations, and help gather data on student performance.
Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students
Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists
Manage student behavior using appropriately designed management techniques
Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions
Organize and manage student data and records
Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials
Provide feedback to students and caregivers, and educate them on exercises to improve communication skills.
Work with SLPs, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college, or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution as well as evidence of successful completion of courses developed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges.
Assistants must achieve a passing score on a competency test approved by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Previous experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail
Ability to operate computer
Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, and various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants
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