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Speech Language Pathologist Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 8/9/06; 6/19/09; 4/22/10; 11/20/23 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for diagnosing, evaluating and treating the speech, language, voice and feeding disorders of children aged birth to five years. General supervision is received from a higher level administrator with leeway permitted for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Provides treatment of speech (articulation, fluency, voice); language (Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics); and oral and pharyngeal related function disorders (disorders relating to swallowing and feeding); Evaluates a client's cognitive and social aspects of communication including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, and/or lack of communication opportunities; Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans, dispenses corrective devices or systems, and maintains treatment outcomes; Performs ongoing assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of practices and modifies services accordingly; Prepares written reports including diagnosis of speech and language disorders, progress reports and discharge summaries; Attends inter-disciplinary meetings and coordinates service plans with other case providers; Participates in community outreach, education activities and conducts in-service training to increase public awareness of speech and language issues, treatment options and prevention; Assists in developing and coordinating case related in-service training; Participates in regional and local professional meetings and conferences to keep abreast of and coordinate health care developments and services. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles of speech and language pathology; Thorough knowledge of augmentative communication and feeding devices or systems; Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education programs; Good knowledge of public health practices; Good knowledge of county departments and local agencies related to public health; Ability to communicate with and educate patients and their families; Ability to assess and evaluate speech and language disorders in children ages birth to school age; Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs, including the development and delivery of presentations; Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ---PAGE BREAK--- Speech Language Pathologist Page 2 I 2 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others; Ability to plan and schedule workload to maximize capacity; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure and current registration to practice as a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certificate of Teacher of the Speech and Hearing-Impaired in accordance with §159 of the NYS Education Law AND experience in speech language pathology, involving work with children ages birth to five years of age. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.