Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Position Type:
Special Education - Evaluators/Providers

Date Posted:
3/5/2026

Location:
CISD - Campus Assigned
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant - Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services - Date Revised: May 4, 2022
Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:
Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation (TDLR) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist of Texas Education Agency Certified Speech Therapist.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders
Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation (TDLR)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions
Experience:
Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
1. Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language
pathologist.
2. Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising
licensed speech-language pathologist.
3. Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student's newly acquired communication ability to other contexts
and situations.
4. Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the
supervising speech-language pathologist.
5. Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.
Consultation
6. Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of
students.
Student Management
7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.
8. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical
records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
10. 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.
11. Document and submit all School Health Related Services (SHARS) related billable services as directed.
Other
12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

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 heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and
positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

Attachment(s):

• Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.pdf