Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Title : Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Wage / Hour Status : Exempt / Professional

Reports to : Director of Special Education

Pay Grade : AP-3

Days : 187

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus(es)

Primary Purpose :

Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESPLA) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders

Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Nonrefundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

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

Student Management

Program Management

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture : Frequent sitting, kneeling / squatting, bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Frequent walking, grasping / squeezing, wrist flexion / extension

Lifting : Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

Environment : Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.