Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Position Type:Special Education/Speech and Language PathologistDate Posted:12/5/2025Location:Dept - Special EducationClosing Date:Until Position is FilledJob Title: Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist Exemption Status: Exempt Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade: 02Works with: Special Education Staff/Campus Staff Days: 187Parents/Students/Outside AgenciesDept./School: Special Services Dept.Primary Purpose:The job of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is the purpose(s) of assisting services for eligible students with speech and/orlanguage disorders including articulation/phonology, motor speech, voice, fluency, hearing and language and in the training and use ofaugmentative and alternative communication under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathologist.Prerequisites:Bachelors of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders; andValid Texas Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate.Special Knowledge/Skills:Good interpersonal skills.Good organizational skills.Effective communication skills (oral and written).General computer skills.Understanding of Special Education Law.Understanding of Section 504/ADA (American Disabilities Act). Major Responsibilities and Duties:Accompanies students for the purpose of providing speech therapy sessions.Assists the speech-language pathologist during assessment of students for the purpose of maintainingthe confidentiality of information relate to students and their families.Conduct speech-language screenings following specified screening protocols developed by certifiedspeech-language pathologist.Follows therapy procedures and protocols developed by the speech pathologist documents and reportsstudent progress toward meeting goals and objectives as stated in the student's IEP.Maintains comprehensive records and materials relating to screening results and therapy sessions forthe purpose of communicating information to certified staff.Participates in classroom/school/district activities as requested by speech-language pathology staff;attends conferences and workshops related to speech-language pathology services for the purpose ofassisting certified staff.Performs related duties as assigned by Special Education Director and/or certified staff.Prepares a variety of materials including charts and other display data information; providesrecordkeeping for student data files; and performs related office support tasks for the purpose ofassisting certified staff.Provides direct service assistance to identified students; prepares work areas and materials for thepurpose of using during speech-language sessions.Researches resources and methods (e.g. intervention and treatment techniques/strategies, screeningtools and methods, community resources, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the speech-languagepathologist in addressing specific needs; attends in-service training and other related activities.Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in theidentification and understanding of students with special needs/disabilitiesCompile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents for billing of SHARS 13. Maintains confidentiality of all student information. 14. Other duties as assigned by supervisorMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripheralsPosture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reachingLifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours