Speech Language Pathology Assistant - IDEA B

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

17h

About The Position

The school-based speech/language pathology assistant provides services for students with communication impairments using a variety of service delivery models to promote functional communication for these students in their current educational setting and provide support in the general education environment to facilitate the students’ successful participation, socialization, and learning. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Texas license for Speech Language Pathology Assistant through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Maintain a Supervising Speech Language Pathologist on record with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Knowledge of second language acquisition issues
Intricate knowledge of child development and communication disabilities
Knowledge of various disorders, disabilities, and syndromes encountered in public school
Knowledge of FAPE and IDEA requirements for services in public education
Knowledge of TEA and District eligibility criteria for specialized services
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and limitations associated with the maintenance of Speech Language Pathology Assistant license
Skills in consultation with teachers and parents
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
Ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and/or education in school based Speech Therapy

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Speech Language Pathology Supervisor in the pre-referral screening process if necessary.
If trained and approved by SLP Supervisor, the SLP Assistant may conduct portions of evaluations.
Interpretation of assessment data is done by licensed Speech Language Pathology Supervisor.
Collaborate with the Speech Language Pathology Supervisor on the development of IEP goals and objectives by sharing data and/or conducting baseline measures.
Maintain appropriate legal documents and legally mandated timelines in regards to students’ specialized programming.
Monitor student’s academic progress in coordination with general education personnel during each grading period.
Collaborate with supervising Speech Language Pathologist to provide parents with written information regarding student progress on IEP goals and objectives at least once per grading period according to district and ARD guidelines.
Maintain complete and accurate paperwork needed for compliance purposes in both the state audit folder and the campus student folder, as well as SHARS documentation.
Maintain lesson plans, a therapy log, or data collection forms indicating objectives addressed, activities planned, results of session, and attendance.
Prepare, incorporate, and/or evaluate new material used in the therapy program.
Keep informed of State requirements, limitations, and restrictions associated with the Speech Language Pathology Assistant license.
Maintain accurate Speech Language Pathology Assistant Supervision records as required by state licensure.
Participate in continuing education activities in order to maintain credentials and keep informed of best practices in the field of speech/language pathology and other related fields.
Collaborate as needed with campus personnel to provide the most appropriate services for students with suspected or confirmed communication disabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Director of Special Services, as well as the Speech Therapy Program Leader.