2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant Special Education Department

2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist-Assistant @ Special Education Department

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Plan and provide speech therapy for students with a variety of communication disorders (fluency articulation voice pragmatics and language). Collect data on all goals and assist in writing goals PLAAFP and progress reports.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors degree in communication disorders/speech pathology from an accredited university
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathology assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required
• Valid Texas Drivers License Auto Liability Insurance (must show proof) and a clean driving record

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of therapy strategies to address a variety of communication disorders
• Knowledge of and ability to implement strategies to address student behavior
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with others and have strong organizational skills

Experience:

• Experience in public schools preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Assessment and Therapy

• Plan for and implement Individual Education Plans for students as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee.
• Take consistent and accurate data on IEP goals during therapy sessions and report data to the SLP for progress reports. Assist with progress reports and PLAAFP development.
• Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and assist the SLP with evaluations as needed.
• Complete all needed documentation of SHARS billable services weekly.

Consultation

• Consult with colleagues students and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals the needs of the student and involvement in remedial process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities and assistive technology to improve communication skills of students.
• Assist with providing professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.
• Provide information and support to parents when appropriate.
• Interact with other agencies when appropriate.
• Serve as a resource to the campus staff in the area of communication and speech collaborate with classroom teachers to implement effective services for student.

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.

Program Management

• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and collaborate with supervising SLP to make changes based on the findings.
• Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Enter and maintain all digital reports records and other documents including the Texas license within the scope of practice of an Assistant Speech Pathologist and as required by local state and federal guidelines.
• 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

• Attend all meetings as requested by the speech coordinator.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising SLP and speech coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Speech-Language Pathologist.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture: Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

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

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.

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Calendar Days: 195

Pay Grade: P04

2026-2027Salary Range Min. $70992 Mid. $83333 Max.$95672(Based onpreviousexperience)

Salaries aredeterminedby the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salary is based on 195 days. If working less than195 days the salary will be less.

Internal employees: Set your account to internal before applying at Experience:

Junior IC