Speech and Hearing Therapist II
Columbia, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
Speech and Hearing Therapist II
Position Title: Speech and Hearing Therapist II
Location: Columbia, SC
Shifts for Schools:
- Elementary: 7:15am - 2:15pm
- Middle: 8:35am - 3:45pm
- High: 8:00am - 3:15pm
Pay Rate: $42.76 per hour
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:
Provide professional services to screen, identify, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate students with communication disorders. Reports to the Principals of assigned schools.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serve as a resource for school staff in developing oral communication and speech improvement programs.
- Screen and identify students with communication disorders; assess and diagnose speech, voice, hearing, and language impairments.
- Consult with school principals to develop schedules compliant with the Defined Minimum Program and student IEPs.
- Assist and counsel teachers on speech/language impairments and proper referrals.
- Plan and evaluate instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Communicate with teachers, parents, and staff for continuous instructional practices.
- Provide information, support, and counseling to parents and families.
- Develop IEPs for students on caseload and comply with state and federal laws in implementing procedural safeguards.
- Maintain student and district records and respond to inquiries regarding therapy services.
- Perform various office duties, such as preparing reports, attending meetings, and operating necessary equipment.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in speech/language pathology with one to two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Certification to meet State and Southern Association standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Physical Requirements: Moderate physical effort involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 20 pounds.
- Interpersonal Communications: Ability to convey or exchange information effectively.
- Language Ability: Ability to read and prepare various reports and documentation with proper grammar and format.
- Intelligence: Logical thinking, problem-solving, and independent judgment skills.
- Verbal Aptitude: Effective communication with diverse individuals and groups.
- Numerical Aptitude: Basic math skills.
- Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper form and shape.
- Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office and special therapeutic equipment.
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle various items and equipment.
- Color Discrimination: Ability to differentiate colors.
- Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to perform under stress and handle emergency situations.
- Physical Communications: Ability to talk and hear clearly.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Knowledge of Job: Thorough understanding of methods, procedures, and policies related to the Speech Clinician role.
- Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy and quality in duties.
- Quantity of Work: Efficient and effective performance of essential functions.
- Dependability: Completes assigned work within deadlines and maintains accountability.
- Attendance: Regular attendance and adherence to policies.
- Initiative and Enthusiasm: Self-reliant and proactive in job responsibilities.
- Judgment: Analytical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Cooperation: Cooperative and communicative with supervisors and colleagues.
- Relationships with Others: Maintains positive relationships and handles requests tactfully.
- Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes work routine efficiently.
- Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to safety and housekeeping standards.
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