What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) position at Pine Tree ISD?
Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Exempt Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education/Principal
Dept. /School: Special Education/Assigned Campus(es) Revised: 02/2020
Primary Purpose:
Participate in planning and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathologist granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR)
Or
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas Education Agency speech therapy certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
1. Participate in planning and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Collaborate with supervisor concerning student progress and readiness for termination of therapy services.
Consultation
3. Counsel and involve parents in the remedial process.
4. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
5. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits in students.
6. Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the student.
Student Management
7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
8. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
9. Participate with the supervisor to develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and make changes based on the findings.
10. Assist in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
Administration
11. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
12. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
13. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
14. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000
