Speech Language Pathologist Assistant X3

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant X3

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Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Department/ School: Assigned Campus(es)

Minimum Salary: $51,800 Yearly

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

Stipend: 8,000

Primary

Purpose:

Provide speech language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESPLA) licensed Speech Language Pathologist

Supplemented Employee Medical Coverage starting at $30/ month

Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $343/ month

Optional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability

Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days

Bachelor's degree in communicative science disorders

Texas license as Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of speech language disorders and conditions

Experience:

50 hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for license

• Therapy
  • Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
  • Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
  • Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student’s newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
  • Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
  • Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.
• Consultation
  • Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
• 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
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
  • 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

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 heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

Exposure to: biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require district wide travel

* Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA 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.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending,…