2026-2027 Speech Language Pathologist Assistant @ Special Education

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant plans and provides speech therapy for students with various communication disorders, including fluency, articulation, voice, pragmatics, and language. Key responsibilities involve collecting data on goals, assisting in writing goals, PLAAFP (Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance), and progress reports. The role requires planning and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), documenting SHARS billable services, and developing clinical management strategies. The assistant will consult with colleagues, students, and parents, collaborate with classroom teachers on activities and assistive technology, and provide professional development to school personnel. Additionally, the position involves program management, including evaluating services, selecting instructional materials, maintaining digital records, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. The assistant is expected to attend meetings, follow safety protocols, maintain technology competence, and implement alternative instruction methods as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders/speech pathology from an accredited university
Valid Texas license as a speech-language pathology assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Auto Liability Insurance (must show proof)
Clean driving record
Knowledge of therapy strategies to address a variety of communication disorders
Knowledge of and ability to implement strategies to address student behavior
Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with others
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in public schools

Responsibilities

Plan for and implement Individual Education Plans for students as determined by the ARD/IEP Committee.
Take consistent and accurate data on IEP goals during therapy sessions and report data to the SLP for progress reports.
Assist with progress reports and PLAAFP development.
Develop clinical management strategies or procedures and assist the SLP with evaluations as needed.
Complete all needed documentation of SHARS billable services weekly.
Consult with colleagues, students, and parents regarding the accomplishment of therapy goals, the needs of the student, and involvement in remedial process.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities and assistive technology to improve communication skills of students.
Assist with providing professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and work more effectively with students with communication deficits.
Provide information and support to parents when appropriate.
Interact with other agencies when appropriate.
Serve as a resource to the campus staff in the area of communication and speech collaborate with classroom teachers to implement effective services for student.
Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of speech-language pathology services and collaborate with supervising SLP to make changes based on the findings.
Participate in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
Enter and maintain all digital reports, records, and other documents including the Texas license within the scope of practice of an Assistant Speech Pathologist and as required by local, state, and federal guidelines.
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.
Attend all meetings as requested by the speech coordinator.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising SLP and speech coordinator.