Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Primary Purpose:

Provide speech-language pathology services to students as sanctioned by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESPLA) and with appropriate supervision and training from a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Qualifications: The assistant may represent Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology at ARD meetings after 3 years of experience as an assistant in the school setting and written documentation from the supervisor.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders

Texas license as Licensed Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of handicapping conditions in IDEA

Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions

Knowledge of augmentative communication tools and devices

Knowledge of assistive communication strategies, tools, and devices

Experience:

Twenty-five hours of clinical observation and twenty-five hours assisting experience as required for licensure

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

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

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

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
2. 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

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
2. Other SHARS duties as assigned
3. Provide Personal Care services as identified in applicable student’s IEP

None

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 districtwide travel

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