Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Bandera ISD is looking for a qualified SLP Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. Bandera ISD currently practices a 4-Day Instructional Week (Monday-Thursday) Full time position Start Date: Immediate Primary Purpose: Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas licensed Speech-Language Pathologist licensed by (TDLR). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions Preferred 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 speech-language pathologist. Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist. Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student's 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 speech-language 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. Maintain required documentation of services and enter SHARS billing for students who receive Medicaid. Other: Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district. 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 non-ambulatory students Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel