Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Reports to: Director of Special Education Terms: 181 days

Pay Grade: Admin Pay Grade 2 Salary Range: $49,543-$60,420

Dept./School: Support Center Date Revised: June 26, 2026

Primary Purpose

Provide speech therapy services to students with speech, voice, 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 under supervision.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelors degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions under supervision.

Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions under supervision.

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Therapy 1. Provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).

2. Evaluate student progress, complete and update student progress, and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment 3. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data under supervision.

Consultation 4. Counsel and involve parents in process with supervision.

5. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

6. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help personnel understand communication deficits in students.

7. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

Student Management 8. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

9. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management 10. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

Administration 11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

12. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

13. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

14. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

15. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education Services and/or campus principal.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

The Galveston ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 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. Employee Signature___________________________________ Date_______________ Supervisor's Signature _________________________________ Date_______________