Speech Language Assistant

Speech Language AssistantWage/Hour Status: Exempt-ProfessionalReports to: Special Education DirectorPay Grade: AE1Campus PrincipalDept./School: Special Education DepartmentInitiated Date: January 30, 2006Funding Source: 192 Special Education/LocalRevised Date: January 24, 2021District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.Department Primary Purpose: To perform tasks prescribed, directed and supervised by Certified Speech Language Pathologists.Qualifications:Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree in Communication DisordersValid Texas License as Speech Pathologist AssistantExperience/Knowledge: Knowledge of physical, mental, and emotional child development, specific communications disorders, remediation techniques; related medical conditionsMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Assist with informal documentation as directed by the Speech Language-Pathologist.Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.Provide speech therapy services as prescribed by the student's IEP.Document patient/client performance (e.g., tallying data for the speech-language pathologist to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising speech language pathologist.Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the speech-language pathologist.Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and Equipment).Exhibit compliance with regulations, reimbursement requirements, and speech-language pathology assistants' job responsibilities.Maintain confidentiality of all student information and all aspects of the special education department.Perform other duties pertaining to special education as assigned by the Director.Working Conditions:Mental Demands: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Regular in-district travel; moderate lifting and carrying.Position Working Days: 187 Days