Assistant Speech Language Pathologist

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Assistant Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language services and appropriate intervention to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. The role maintains speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by the supervising SLP. It follows documented treatment plans, tracks and reports student performance, and supports students in using augmentative and alternative communication devices. The Assistant SLP also provides administrative and departmental support and contributes to prevention, advocacy, and training efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher with an emphasis in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders.
• Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
• Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and fluency disorders.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as emotional intelligence.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use evidence-based practices in intervention.
• Desire to continue learning and growing and to engage with current research.
• Spanish-English bilingual speaker.
• Experience providing therapy in Spanish to native Spanish-speaking students.

Responsibilities

• Identify oneself as an Assistant SLP to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others, verbally, in writing, and/or through name-badge titles.
• Comply with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, reimbursement requirements, and Assistant SLP responsibilities.
• Follow treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Document student performance, including tallying data and preparing charts, records, and graphs, and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Assist with clerical duties, including preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
• Assist with departmental operations, including scheduling, recordkeeping, and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Advocate for individuals and families through community awareness, health literacy, education, and training programs that promote access to communication and help eliminate societal, cultural, and linguistic barriers.
• Support the supervising SLP in in-service trainings.
• Participate actively in professional organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee-paid legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level