Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Pool (26-27 SY) - Special Education

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university (or Bachelor’s degree plus courses required to obtain the SLP-Assistant License)
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Bilingual proficiency as defined by Irving ISD requirements for Supplemental Duty and Pay, preferred
• Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and hearing disorders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech/language goals contained in the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Participate in annual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if approved by the licensed supervisor and requirements set forth in the licensing board have been met.
• Provide consultation and direct intervention services under the direction of SLP supervisor.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve oral and written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Attend speech therapy meetings as directed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents required.
• Administer routine tests as directed by the licensed supervisor when the supervisor has assured proper training and administration of such tests.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
• Other duties as assigned.

School Climate

• Present a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Comply with all District guidelines and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality, compile and maintain all reports and other required documents.

School Improvement

• Respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
• Aid in the selection of materials, equipment, and other instructional material.

Professional Growth and Development

• Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

School or Community Relations

• Articulate the District’s mission and goals in the area of speech therapy to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Initiate activities to meet identified needs of the community and school.
• Use appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement.

Mental/Emotional Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress and during emergency situations
• Effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from employees, administrators, regulatory agencies, vendors, and/or the general public
• Communicate effectively with medical providers
• Analyze and effectively handle problems involving limited concrete variables in standardized situations
• Utilize fundamental reasoning skills to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions
• Maintain composure at accident scenes

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Many interruptions of tasks
• Prolonged sitting
• Occasional lifting and/or moving items up to 20 pounds
• Repetitive hand motions
• Occasional walking and standing
• Changes to outdoor climate exposures – hot, humid, cold, wet, windy, etc.