SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT (24-25 SY)
Company: Irving Independent School District
Location: Irving
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
PAY GRADE: In accordance with salary schedule approved by Board
(187 Days)
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
DATE REVISED: August 2020
A Non-Chapter 21 contract will be issued for this position
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide speech and language services and
appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the
direction of a licensed supervisor. To maintain speech and language
special education records and documentation as directed by licensed
supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from an
accredited college or university (or Bachelor's degree plus courses
required to obtain the SLP-Assistant License)
- Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant
granted by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Special Knowledge/Skills
- Bilingual proficiency as defined by Irving ISD requirements for
Supplemental Duty and Pay, preferred
- Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech,
language, and hearing disorders
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 50 hours of observation and direct clinical service as
directed by the Assistant's License requirements
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Management:
- Plan and provide appropriate individual and group therapy to
students consistent with speech/language goals contained in the
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) under the direction of the
licensed supervisor.
- Participate in annual Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
Committee meetings if approved by the licensed supervisor and
requirements set forth in the licensing board have been met.
- Provide consultation and direct intervention services under the
direction of SLP supervisor.
- Participate in determining student progress and readiness for
termination of therapy services under the direction of an SLP
Supervisor.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement
classroom based activities to improve oral and written language
skills of students under the direction of the licensed
supervisor.
- Attend speech therapy meetings as directed.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other
documents required.
- Administer routine tests as directed by the licensed supervisor
when the supervisor has assured proper training and administration
of such tests.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law,
State Board of Education rules and Texas Department of Licensing &
Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- Other duties as assigned. School Climate:
- Present a positive role model for students and support the
mission of the school district.
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with
supervisors.
- Comply with all District guidelines and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents
regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals and needs of the
student under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality, compile and maintain all reports and
other required documents. School Improvement:
- Respond to needs related to job responsibilities.
- Assist in the selection of materials, equipment, and other
instructional material. Student Management:
- Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to
the maturity and interest of students.
- Establish control and administer discipline according to board
policies and administrative regulations. Professional Growth and
Development:
- Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job
assignment.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and
responsible. School or Community Relations:
- Articulate the District's mission and goals in the area of
speech therapy to the community and solicit its support in
realizing the mission.
- Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate
activities to meet those identified needs.
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for
community and parent involvement.
Mental/Emotional Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress and during emergency
situations
- Effectively present information and respond appropriately to
questions from employees, administrators, regulatory agencies,
vendors, and/or the general public
- Communicate effectively with medical providers
- Analyze and effectively handle problems involving limited
concrete variables in standardized situations
- Utilize fundamental reasoning skills to carry out detailed
written and/or oral instructions
- Maintain composure at accident scenes Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors
- Numerous interruptions of tasks
- Prolonged sitting
- Occasional lifting and/or moving items up to 20 pounds
- Repetitive hand motions
- Occasional walking and standing
- Changes to outdoor climate exposures - hot, humid, cold, wet,
windy, etc.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and
responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be
required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain
professionalism with all staff. Must maintain emotional control and
exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress.
Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and
written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data
for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state
travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by
observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the
principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal
protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences
immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing
efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing
statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions
Keywords: Irving Independent School District, Irving , SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT (24-25 SY), Healthcare , Irving, Texas
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