School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD

Job Title: Speech Language Pathology-Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Pay Grade:

Programs

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: 8/1/22

Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide speech therapy to students with articulation, voice, fluency, or language 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 or communication disorders from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist-assistant granted by Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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:
25 clinical hours and 25 observation hours

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

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

2. Evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.

SLP-Assistant (2 of 3)

Assessment

3. Conduct independent screenings to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services.

4. Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.

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

Consultation

6. Counsel and involve parents in remedial process.

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

8. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.

9. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.

Student Management

10. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.

11. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Administration

15. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

16. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

17. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.

SLP-Assistant (3 of 3)

18. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by Buffy Knight Date 8/1/22

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,902.00 - $68,377.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person