Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Plan and provide Speech-Language Pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Assess students and provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program. Implement, plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders under the supervision of Speech Pathologist.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Current Texas state license as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.
• Working knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines and DAS policies.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructional and behavioral modifications and accommodations.
• Thorough knowledge of communication disorders including all areas of language, phonological processes, articulation, voice and fluency.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Practicum or previous employment in public school setting desired but not required.

Part-time employees working 30+ hours will be eligible for Benefits.

Responsibilities of the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.208 (a)(1).
• Abide by the Code of Ethics of ASHA and Rules and Regulations set forth by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Texas Occupations Code (TOC), Chapter 401, §401.312 Board Rules: 22 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 741
• Assist the Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in managing an existing caseload through involvement with the campus evaluation teams, consultation with parents and teachers, assistance in development of Individual Education Plans for eligible students.
• Provide skilled planned therapy based on IEP goals and objectives that have been developed by the supervising speech- language pathologist.
• Prepare clinical materials, monitor and support communication activities in the classroom.
• Document student performance (e. g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Adhere to a daily schedule developed with the supervising SLP.
• Keep accurate records of all contacts with parents and outside professionals.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• View self as a vital member of the instructional team, working together with both.
• Attend scheduled meetings and in-services.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies DAS and follow directives from superiors.
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by manager.

Working Conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned if applicable.
• Moderate lifting and carrying required in working with special education students.
• Access to a working reliably computer is necessary