Assistant Speech Language Pathologist

Assistant Speech Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant is responsible for providing Speech Language services to eligible students under the direct supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and provide appropriate therapy to assigned students consistent with speech/language goals and services contained in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor
• Use evidence-based tools and strategies to serve students that respect diverse cultural backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, language, disability, and socioeconomic status.
• Participate in annual Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if: a) meets requirements set forth by licensing board and b) is approved by the licensed supervisor.
• Participate with supervisor in determining student progress on annual goals/objectives
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and parents to provide carry-over activities which are therapeutically designed to transfer newly acquired communication abilities to other contexts and situations under the direction of the licensed supervisor
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and data documentation as required by district guidelines
• Administer routine tests as directed by the supervisor, when the licensed supervisor has assured proper training for administration of such tests.
• Assist in maintaining accurate student attendance and progress records that are appropriate and consistent with district guidelines
• Accurately and timely document services through the district's digital management system(s) in alignment with defined operating procedures and expectations
• Maintain current license by acquiring the necessary Continuing Education Units, as mandated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
• Fully comply with all federal and state special education timelines and regulations, as well as consistently meet or exceed all district productivity standards for completion of services, IEP management, and documentation of services as based on AISD's Operating Procedures, and job-specific roles and responsibilities.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience for all AISD stakeholders with intentional and professional practices that promote a culture of respect.

Other duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Physical Effort and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment 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 heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students

Environment: School or classroom; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

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

Austin Independent School District