PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist in planning and providing speech-language pathology services to students with articulation voice or language disorders. Provide therapeutic intervention and/or consultation to eliminate or reduce barriers or impairments that interfere with students ability to derive benefit from the educational program.
QUALIFICATION
Education Certification Bachelors degree in speech pathology from an approved institution Valid Texas speech therapy assistants certificate
Special Knowledge and Skills Understanding of individual needs of students Basic knowledge regarding assessment of communication disorders as they impact the instructional process and how to collect data Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation skills and strategies of speech-language disorders and conditions Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students, their parents, and teachers
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
One semester of supervised speech therapy experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Management Assist in planning and providing appropriate individual and group therapy program centered consultation and student consultation to students consistent with goals and objectives in Individualized Educational Plans. Maintain working knowledge of best practices in intervention strategies as related to the instructional process and special needs learners. Maintain accurate documentation of intervention strategies and results for use in instructional planning.
School Organizational Climate Develop and/or utilize interactive communication channels with administrators, teachers, students, and the community. Counsel and involve parents and teachers in intervention strategies as appropriate.
School Organizational Improvement Analyze student data to assist in developing recommendations for program improvement. Collaborate with classroom teachers to assist in planning and implementing classroom activities to improve students communication skills.
Personnel Management Act as a support person for regular and special education teachers and administrators. Active participation in supervisor meetings.
Administration Fiscal Facilities Management Assure that intervention strategies utilized in the district are appropriate and current for students. Maintain accurate records for IEP updates, SHARS, etc.
Student Management Demonstrate support for the districts student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education programs.
WAGE/HOUR STATUS Exempt Pay Grade: Administrative Programs 2 Days: 187 Reports to: Director of Special Education Services