Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
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Job Description
Position: SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant
Department: Special Programs
Wage/Hour Status Exempt
Immediate Supervisor(s): Supervising SLP and Executive Director of Special Programs
Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual
Days Employed:Per Compensation Manual
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Plan and provide speechlanguage pathology services to students with speech and language disorders
- Implement a therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students ability to derive full benefit from the educational program
- Work under the direction of supervising SpeechLanguage Pathologist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree
- Valid Texas Depart of Licensure state license in speech pathology
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of habitation and rehabilitation of speechlanguage disorders and conditions
- Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
- Working knowledge of computers word processing and software related to field and district reporting
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to communicate well in oral and written form
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member
Experience:
- Entrylevel
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained inthe Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Plan and provide indirect services as consistent in the Individual Education Plan (IEP and as directed by the Supervisor
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students
- Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Assessment
- Administer routine screenings as determined by direct supervising SLP
- Administer routine tests without interpretation as determined by direct supervising SLP
Consultation
- Collaborate with classroom teachers parents and other professionals to implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of students not directly on caseload and on caseload
- Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students under the direction of supervising SLP
- Communicate effectively with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student under the direction of supervising SLP
- Compile maintain and file all reports records SHARS billing and other required documents
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws TDLR rules and regulations and district/ board policy
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
- Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment
- Provide Therapy and attendance logs as district procedures require
- Comply with TDLR rules and regulations as required to maintain a license
- Plan and schedule services effectively and efficiently
- Collaborate and work well as part of a team
Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents. Complete all documentation required for Medicaid and SHARS billing within the required timeline
- Follow the AZ Special Education Operating Guidelines
Admission Review & Dismissal
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents
- Provide Documentation as requested for ARD meetings
- Attend ARD committee meetings for and/or with Supervising SLP if requested and in compliance with TDLR
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
- Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting 45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities controlling behavior through physical restraint assisting nonambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids bacteria communicable diseases)
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
- Professional Dress: Dress must be clean neat in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her Supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed.
EVALUATIONS:
- Performance of this position will be evaluated annually
This document describes the generalpurpose essential functions 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. The responsibilities listed herein will remain valid until such time as the job description is revised. The employees signature below indicates her/his understanding of and agreement to complete the responsibilities and meet the expectations of mental/physical demands and environmental factors as described.
Employment Type
Full-Time
