Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title: SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Director of Special Education Date Revised:
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)
Primary Purpose:
Provide speechlanguage pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensed SpeechLanguage Pathologist or Texas
Education Agency Certified Speech Therapist.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree in communicative science and disorders
Texas license as SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation (TDLR)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of speechlanguage disorders and conditions
Experience:
Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
1. Conduct speech language and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech
language pathologist.
2. Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the
supervising licensed speechlanguage pathologist.
3. Conduct carryover activities to transfer a students newly acquired communication ability to other
contexts and situations.
4. Represent speech pathology at the admission review and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by
the supervising speechlanguage pathologist.
5. Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.
Consultation
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6. Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of
students.
Student Management
7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of
students.
8. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
Program Management
9. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required including maintaining
clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
10. 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
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
