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McAllen Independent School District

Speech Pathologist Assistant

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What they do

A Speech Language Pathology Assistant assists licensed speech language pathologists in treating people with speech and language or other communication disorders or swallowing disorders. Assists with screening and helps patients with therapy activities. Works with adults or children and helps to treat a variety of speech disorders or communication problems created by stroke or injury.

$44,114 / year median in Texas

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

This is a general job posting for anticipated teaching vacancies and current vacancies as indicated below. If interested in a specific location ensure that you enter your location preference(s) in your job application. Apply here and continue to monitor our web-site for any other vacancies that may become available in the future. Location Number of Vacancies Fields ES 1 McAuliffe
ES 1 PRIMARY PURPOSE
To conduct appropriate therapy services to students with communication disorders, and to promote a positive working relationship among and between staff by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productivity, so our students practice communication skills confidently and efficiently across the curriculum
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorder, required Texas State License in Speech Language Pathology Assistant, required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Communicate effectively (English/ Spanish, verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; able to communicate in sign language, preferred
Experience:
Externship in the clinical/educational setting in the areas of communication disorders, preferred
Days:
192 Daily Rate pay range:
Minimum:
$272.11
Maximum:
$379.65 MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in special education by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to the schools. 2. Provide quality and structured therapy services as recommended by the student's Individual Education Plan both direct and/or consult, and support IEP progress by maintaining therapy notes and collaborating with SLP on student progress. 3. Develop and maintain a daily schedule of services, and organize time efficiently. 4. Maintain individual student records as require by local, state and federal guidelines. 5. Maintain a professional relationship with administrator, staff, and support personnel. 6. Utilize and maintain assistive technology devices. 7. Assist in trainings for parents, teachers, and staff. 8. Plan curricular/instructional modification to ensure student classroom success, and implement individual educational plans per recommendations from SLP. 9. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards. 10. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, voice output devices, computer based programs
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlines
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel and occasional state travel