Job Details

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant 26-27

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Dept./School: Special Services/Assigned Campus(es)

Pay Grade: Admin/Professional - PG 3

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 187

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 who holdsthe Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). To provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders from an accredited college or university

Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant or ability to obtain after completion of a Deficiency Plan under supervision of a CCC-SLP with the district

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

25 hours of clinical observation & 25 hours of clinical assisting experience as required by licensure preferred, not required

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) in individual or group settings as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist
• Provide carry-over activities to transfer a student's newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
• Participate in and assist supervising SLP in the provision of professional development and/or community outreach
• Write lesson plans based on the therapy program/IEP developed by the SLP supervisor
• Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students
• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and school board policy
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional well-being of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal or laptop, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, and telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor computer, other classroom equipment

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrating into different school environments. Occasionally work prolonged and irregular hours.

College Station ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.