Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Rev: 02/20/07; 08/26/10; Rev 12/05/11; Nov 2013; DEC 2018 HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Salary Block: Administrative Professional Pay Grade 2 (Plus Stipend)

Reports To: Special Education Director Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Terms of Employment: 197 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Valid Texas licensure as an Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist Must provide own mode of transportation Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to supplement the core academic subject area assigned to meet state standards for individual children deemed most in need, or a school wide approach to improve the overall instructional program. Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals identified in the Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.)
2. Ability to instruct and manage student behavior.
3. Coordinates services and demonstrates flexibility in achieving maximum efficiency in scheduling and service delivery.
4. Under the supervision of the Speech Language Pathologist provides speech therapy addressing the student's individual education objectives in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, and voice.
5. Selects, produces and utilizes appropriate materials and technology to meet student's needs.
6. Models and provides feedback on student progress during instruction.
7. Monitors student's communication skills in various settings, providing carry-over activities.
8. Complies with federal and state laws, district policies and procedures regarding all areas of speech / language services, as it applies to the speech therapist assistant.
9. Complies with Medicaid procedures, in a timely manner.
10. Maintains student working files while insuring the integrity and confidentiality of student data.
11. Consults with the supervising licensed Speech Pathologist on all speech I.E.P.'s and progress reports, prior to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meeting.
12. Participates in staff development opportunities that ensures professional growth as it relates to speech and language issues.
13. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
14. Is punctual at all times in reporting to duty, meetings, and comply with all district and campus directives, policies, and procedures.
15. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies closely.
16. Upholds and adheres to the safety rules and policies of the CISD safety and energy management programs.
17. Ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations.

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18. Performs any other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by the Director of Special Education.
19. All duties assigned must meet federal and state standards, district policies related to activities in compliance under Federal Program requirements.
20. Support the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district polices.
21. Ability to work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruptions to district polices.
22. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Reading, ability to communicate effectively (orally and written); ability to instruct; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: District-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Terms of Employment Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures Print Name Employee's Signature Date