Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant-Special Ed

New Braunfels, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Primary Purpose:

Provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech voice fluency or language disorders. Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree in speech-language pathology or related field from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistantgranted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Minimum one year of school-based speech language pathology experience

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

Provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Implement programs under the direction of supervising SLP necessary to address assistive technology needs of students.

Student Management

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.

Administration

Compile maintain and file all reports records and other required documents.
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.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Moderate lifting. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Transferring of equipment to various campuses.

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

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

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Primary Purpose:Provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech voice fluency or language disorders. Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.Quali...