Job Title: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Director of Special Education Date Revised:
Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)
Primary Purpose:
Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Texas
Education Agency Certified Speech Therapist.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in communicative science and disorders
Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation (TDLR)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions
Experience:
Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
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.
Consultation
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6. Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of
students.
Student Management
7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of
students.
8. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student
handbook.
Program Management
9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining
clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
10. 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
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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 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 |