Assistant Speech Language Pathologist 2026-2027

The Assistant Speech Language Pathologist will provide therapeutic intervention and classroom support under the direction of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist to eliminate or reduce communication problems/impairments that interfere with the students' ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

The incumbent will assist the Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in maintaining compliance of all federal / local time lines, Medicaid billing, and state performance plan indicators 7, 11, & 12. Maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by the licensed supervisor.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

Plan and provide intervention that is appropriate and consistent with speech/language goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP) under the direction of the licensed supervisor

Gather data with individual students, as well as, the overall program and participate in determining student progress to support the supervising SLP to make data-based decisions and monitor student outcomes

• Conduct or participate in speech/language screening with the appropriate training
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom based activities to improve functional communication, oral and/or written language skills of students under the direction of the licensed supervisor
• Compliance
• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy

Compile, maintain, and file/submit all reports, records, and other documents as required and under the direction of the supervisor

Administer routine tests, if assistant has been appropriately trained and the assessments are conducted under the direction of the supervisor

• Administrative Support
• Support clinical services provided by the speech-language pathologist
• Complete routine paperwork, schedule meetings, maintain clinical records and prepare clinical materials

Participate in Annual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings if: a) meets requirements set forth by licensing board and b) is approved by licensed supervisor

Engage in continuing education experiences and professional development to enhance the skills / knowledge necessary to serve a diverse student body as designated and supervised by the licensed SLP

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibility

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on communicative sciences and disorders or related area

Texas Licensure as Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology

• A minimum of 24 hours in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology, at least 18 of which are in Speech-Language Pathology
• A minimum of 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting experience
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing
• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.