State of Washington Classified Job Specification
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/AUDIOLOGIST SPECIALIST 2
Definition
Manages a specialized program(s) within the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Department;
OR
Assumes independent responsibilities in the Communication Development/Communication Disorder Program which may include supervision of support personnel and/or direction of a specific program(s) within the total department program;
OR
Directs the planning, organization, and delivery of the total speech, language, and hearing program in an institution;
OR
Within a developmental disabilities residential facility, provides services to one or more assigned units consisting of 80-150 residents.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Administers, monitors, and evaluates assigned program(s) and reports information to the department chair and/or clinic director as appropriate;
Directs and/or participates in the screening of residents to determine individuals requiring more extensive evaluation of speech, language, or hearing disabilities;
Plans and provides for the treatment of individuals that includes: tests for verbal ability and for specific language learning disabilities including deficits in auditory and visual memory or discrimination, tests for voice disorders, articulatory problems, sensory-neutral problems of the speech mechanism, pure tone and speech audiometry and other audiometric tests for hearing evaluations, and complete evaluations for dysphasia;
Coordinates/confers with other program(s) director(s) or clinical personnel regarding progress and training procedures, or in speech-language/hearing clinic practicum and academic activities;
Conducts in-service training for lay and professional staff concerning speech, language and hearing disabilities;
Directs/conducts research in speech, language, and hearing;
Represents the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Department in hospital(s), universities, elementary and secondary school(s), and/or community groups for implementing affiliations for the department;
Monitors/participates in the designated program budget;
Performs the duties of the Speech Pathologist/Audiologist 1;
May supervise lower level staff and students in educational practicum in evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disabilities.
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to: use specialized equipment in the area of communication disorders; establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals and groups; speak and write effectively; teach, train, and supervise staff.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology or Communicative Disorders or documentation of American Speech-Language Hearing Association approved equivalent to the Master’s degree consisting of approved curriculum and student practicum hours.
AND
A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Two years of experience as a speech pathologist or audiologist is preferred.