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.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Venus Independent School District
Special Education - Venus, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, and Venus Independent School District
Job Details
Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licensed Speech-Language Pathologist or Texas Education Agency Certified Speech Therapist.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders
Texas license as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of speech-language disorders and conditions
Experience:
Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for licensure
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Therapy
Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student's newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.
Consultation
Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
Student Management
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.
Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Program Management
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Other
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment:
Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$52,225 to $77,801 Per Year
Job Requirements
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
