Speech Language Pathologist - Assistive Technology (Itinerant) - Special Education - School Year 2025-2026

Position Type:

Certified Professional/Professional (Non-Campus)

Date Posted:

8/11/2025

Location:

Special Education

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Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - Assistive Technology (Itinerant)

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Assistive Technology (Itinerant) Reports To: Director of Special Education Classification: Professional Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Days: 188 Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 104 Contract: Non-Chapter 21 Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary Purpose: Responsible for assessment, recommendations and support assistive technology (communication) in conjunction with professionals from various disciplines. Qualifications/Skills: Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas License in Speech and Language Pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and skills related to augmentative and alternative communication.
• Ability to provide professional development relating to augmentative and alternative communication.
• Ability to instruct, motivate, and solve problems with co-workers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in itinerant settings.

Major Duties and

Responsibilities: Assessment:

• Assess students to make recommendations regarding the selection, modification, and implementation of low or high tech Assistive Technology.
• Collect and organize relevant data from school records, classroom observations, school staff, support staff, parents and outside resource people.
• Compile written reports or summaries of consultations in accordance with federal/state regulations and district policy.

Equipment Management and Organization:

• Maintain documents, files, and records (license information, usage logs, inventory, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to- date reference information.
• Transport a variety of items (e.g. devices, equipment, supplies etc.) for the purpose of providing materials in the classroom or transporting equipment for repair and/or modification.
• Identify basic problems with assistive technology programs and devices and troubleshoot solutions.
• Repair assistive devices, peripherals, and request reinstalls of software for the purpose of maintaining equipment in a safe and functional operating condition.
• Adapt specialized assistive devices to individual student needs (e.g. adjusting equipment, keyboards, communication devices, configuring software, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing the communication of special education students.

Communication:

• Maintain positive and effective relationships with campus and central office staff and parents.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly (verbal and written).
• Uphold district confidentiality procedures.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Attend professional development activities as determined by SBISD for the purposes of receiving information related to performing job functions.
• Comply with state, district and school regulations and policies.
• Research assistive devices, computer hardware and software applications, vendors, consultants, etc, for the purpose of being knowledgeable on trends and recommending acquisitions.

Other:

• Must have reliable transportation to travel between various campuses.
• Attend ARD meetings as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Computer, copy machine, audio visual machines, assistive technology, specialized student equipment, classroom based devices. Working Conditions: Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Physical capacity to lift, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical disabilities (ability to lift 50 lbs.)
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment.
• May require occasional extended hours.

Application Procedure: Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at . Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

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. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.