Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech and language disorders. Implement a therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Work under the direction of supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.

Administer routine screenings as determined by direct supervising SLPAdminister routine tests without interpretation as determined by direct supervising SLPCollaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and other professionals to implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of students not directly on caseload and on caseload Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students under the direction of supervising SLPCommunicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student under the direction of supervising SLPCompile, maintain, and file all reports, records, SHARS billing and other required documents Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, TDLR rules and regulations, and district/board policy Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment Provide Therapy and attendance logs as district procedures require Comply with TDLR rules and regulations as required to maintain a license Plan and schedule services effectively and efficiently Collaborate and work well as part of a team Follow the A-Z Special Education Operating Guidelines Expectations of Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking and reaching Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Professional Dress: Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her Supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed. Evaluations: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually