What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant position at New Summerfield ISD?
Position Purpose
Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising state board-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Qualifications Profile
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation
- Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
- Effective communication skills
Education
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in communicative science and disorders
- Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
- 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) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
- Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student’s newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
- Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
- Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.
Consultation
- Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve the communication skills of 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.
Program Management
- 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, State Board of Education rules, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: 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)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure
