Job Title: SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Reports to: Supervising SpeechLanguage Pathologist Date Revised: 03/11/2025
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose:
To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by licensed supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors Degree in speechlanguage pathology from an accredited college or university.
Valid Texas License as a speechlanguage therapy assistant granted by the Texas Board of Examiners for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech language and hearing disorders.
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
Regular attendance is an essential job function and requirement.
Experience:
Minimum of 50 hours observation and direct clinical service as directed by the Assistants License requirements.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management/Job Description
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
- Participate in Annual Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if: a) meets requirements set forth in licensing board and b) is approved by licensed supervisor.
- Participate in determining student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
- Attend regularly scheduled speech therapy meetings.
- Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
Job Description/SpeechLanguage Pathologist Assistant
- Administer routine tests as directed by supervisor when the licensed supervisor has assured proper training and administration of such tests.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rules and state Board of Examiners Licensing Board for SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology.
School Climate
- Present a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
- Comply with all district guidelines and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy
School Improvement
- Respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
- Assist in the selection of materials equipment and other instructional material.
Student Management
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Establish control and administer discipline according to board policies and administrative regulations.
Professional Growth and Development
- Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.
School or Community Relations
- Articulate the districts mission and goals in the area of speech therapy to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of schoolcommunity needs and initiate activities to meet those identified needs.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours