Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt/ Professional

Reports to: Director of Special Programs

Department/ School: Assigned Campus(es)

Minimum Salary: $51,369

Annual Work Calendar Days: 187 Days

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

Benefits: 

Why Bay City ISD?

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in communicative science disorders 

Texas license as Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of speech language disorders and conditions

Experience:

50 hours of clinical observation and assisting experience as required for license

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

1. Conduct speech, language, and hearing screening as directed by the supervising licensed speech-language pathologist.
2. Implement the treatment program or the individual education plan (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. Represent speech pathology at the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) Committee as directed by the supervising speech-language pathologist.
5. Conduct observations and prepare clinical materials.

Consultation

1. Work with classroom teachers to implement classroom activities to improve communication skills of students.

Student Management

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
2. Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Program Management

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including maintaining clinical records in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
2. 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

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure

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

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 physical restraint; assisting nonambulatory students

Environment:

Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases; may require districtwide travel

 *Supervisors of licensed speech-language assistants must be licensed by SBESLPA as speech-language pathologists. A person with a TEA certificate who is not licensed may not be a supervisor of a licensed speech-language pathology assistant.

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 required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. 

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Salary : $51,369