Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESLPA)
• Bachelor's degree with valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess communication disorders and conditions; knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions; ability to instruct and manage student behavior; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficient use of computer
• Experience: One year supervised clinical speech-language pathology experience
• Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Therapy: Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP); evaluate student progress and determine readiness for termination of therapy services.
• Assessment: Conduct independent evaluations to assess students with speech or language disorders and conditions to determine eligibility for services; develop clinical management strategies or procedures and diagnostic statements by interpreting observations or data.
• Consultation: Counsel and involve parents in remedial process; collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students; provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
• Student Management: 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.