Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Special Education Pay Grade/Days: AP01/187

Dept./School: Assigned Campuses Date Revised: October, 2023

Primary Purpose: Provide speech-language pathology services to students as directed by a supervising State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SBESPLA) licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

Qualifications: Minimum Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in communicative science and disorders Texas Speech Language Pathology - Assistant license

Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills knowledge of speech -language disorders and conditions.

Experience: Fifty hours of clinical observation and assisting experience (required).

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech- language pathologist.
2. Implement the individualized education program (IEP) as designed by the supervising licensed speech- language pathologist.
3. Conduct carry-over activities to transfer a student's newly acquired communication ability to other contexts and situations.
4. Collect data and share with supervising licensed speech-language pathologist to assist with the development of PLAAFPs, goals, and progress reports.
5. Conduct observations and prepare therapy materials.
6. Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.
7. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity level and interests of students.
8. Manage student behavior in accordance to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
10. 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard testing equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals Posture: Frequent sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension

Hays Consolidated Independent School District

Lifting: : Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds), occasional heaving lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through Page 2 of 2 physical restraint; assisting non ambulatory students Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

EEOC Statement: Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be r equired. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding. Signature of acknowledgement indicates a receipt of aforementioned information.

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