Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)

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 or 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

Bilingual Required

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.
  
  

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.