2024-2025 Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant @ Special Education Department

Primary Purpose

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 goal writing and progress reports.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s 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

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.

Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic

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 to improve communication skills of students.
• Provide 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 speech and language and 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.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents 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

• 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 Board’s 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.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Pay Grade P04

Days

Salary Range Min-$61, Mid-$73, Max-$85, (Based on previous experience)

• Salary Schedule
• Salary Schedule is pending board approval

$1, Stipend

Internal employees must