Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Job Title: Speech language Pathology Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Education Terms of Employment: 187 Days

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: April 5, 2014

Provide speech - language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising State Baord of Examinars for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESPLA) licensed Speech - Language.

Education/Certification :

Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and 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 :

Fifty hours of clinical observationa and assisting experience as required for licensure

1. Conducts speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech language pathologist.
2. Implements the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designatied by teh supervising licensed speech language pathologist
3. Conducts carry-over activities to transfer a student’s newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
4. Represents speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
5. Conducts observations and prepares clinical materials.

Consultation:

1. Works with classroom teachers to implement activities to improve communication skills of students.

Student Management:

1. Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.
2. Establishes control and administers discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management :

1. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
2. Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Complies with all district and campus routines and regulations

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 heavy 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 district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Works with frequent interruptions; maintains emotional control under pressure