Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Reports to: Executive Director of Special Programs

Dept./School: Campus(es) assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Instructional 1/187 Days

Date Revised: 07/24/2024

Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services, in conjunction with speech language pathologist, to students with articulation, language, fluency or voice 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:

Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist assistant granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)

or

Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy assistant certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Supervised practicum required for SLP assistant license

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy:

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

Assist in evaluating student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

Assessment:

Assist in developing clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.

Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist in appropriate placement and goal setting for students with communication disorders or conditions according to district procedures.

Consultation:

Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

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

Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the 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:

Assist in developing and coordinating the evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.

Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.

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.

Regular Attendance

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Jennifer Spurgers, Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301 View phone number on click.appcast.io

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources View phone number on click.appcast.io.