Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
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Job Description
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
- Conduct speech language and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speechlanguage pathologist.
- Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speechlanguage pathologist.
- Conduct carryover activities to transfer a students 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 speechlanguage 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.
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 heavy 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
