Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

4/15/2024

Location:

CISD - Campus Assigned

Date Available:

08/2024

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Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services

Contract Days: 184 Days

Starting Base Pay:

Primary Purpose:

Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist of Texas Education Agency Certified Speech Therapist.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders

Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions

Experience:

Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.

• Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.

• Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student's newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.

• Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.

• Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.

Consultation

• Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

Student Management

• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.

• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

• Document and submit all School Health Related Services (SHARS) related billable services as directed.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Attachment(s):

• Speech Language Pathology Assistant