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Assistant Speech Language Pathologist
Job Title: Assistant Speech Language Pathologist Pay Grade: PRF 2Duty Days: 197 FLSA Status: Exempt Date Revised: 09/02/2025 HCFunding Source: This position is locally funded.
Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Eligibility to be awarded a license as an Assistant in Speech Language Pathology from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is required. This position requires the incumbent to be fluent in spoken English and demonstrate oral and written proficiency in English. Fluency in Spanish and bilingual-certified or proficient (via Berlitz) is required.
Preferred Requirements: Candidates that have earned a minimum of 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting experience as directed by the Assistant in Speech Language Pathology's license requirements.
Skill Requirements: This position requires knowledge of treatment methodologies for individuals with communication disorders in the areas of articulation, language, voice, and fluency. The incumbent must have the ability to provide appropriate intervention services under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist. This position requires the ability to work as a team member and communicate clearly with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to support students with communication disorders. Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to work with students and families from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Incumbent must demonstrate written language and computer skills needed to complete and input required compliance paperwork as required by Austin ISD. Proficiency in Google Workspace is preferred. Job Purpose and Responsibility: The Speech Language Pathology Assistant is responsible for providing Speech Language services to eligible students under the direct supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
Essential Functions:
  • Plan and provide appropriate therapy to assigned students consistent with speech/language goals and services contained in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor
  • Use evidence-based tools and strategies to serve students that respect diverse cultural backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, language, disability, and socioeconomic status.
  • Participate in annual Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if: a) meets requirements set forth by licensing board and b) is approved by the licensed supervisor.
  • Participate with supervisor in determining student progress on annual goals/objectives
  • Other Duties As Assigned
  • Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.
  • Physical Effort and Work Environment
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position.
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Special needs adaptive equipment 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: School or classroom; exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
  • Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure
The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Austin, TX

Occupation

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

8 days ago

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