Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Primary Purpose: Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, fluency, voice, or language disorders under supervision of licensed SLP. 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 Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (TDLR) Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions 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 Major Responsibilities and Duties: Therapy 1. Provide therapy under supervision of licensed SLP collecting quantitative data for goals, documenting for Medicaid billing and maintaining attendance of provision of services. Consultation 2. Consult with colleagues, students, and parents, under direction of supervising SLP, regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in remedial process. Student Management 3. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students. Program Management 4. Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials. 5. Assist SLP and SPED team in managing all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents. 6. Support SLP in attention to timelines for ARDs and FIEs. 7. 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. Additional Duties: 8. Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor. 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 non-ambulatory students Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require charter wide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by TDLR as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant. 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.