Speech Language Pathologist Assistant- San Antonio, TX

Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Achieving true equity requires you to look at all aspects from both a larger systems perspective and an individual student perspective. You put differentiated and culturally relevant systems in place to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success. This requires you to understand the unique challenges and barriers faced by individual students or populations of students, and you provide the support to help them overcome those barriers. You do this by establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with students and team members based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify. 

Your Mission

Redefine what’s possible in public education. At Compass Rose, we engage with the community regularly, asking families what they want to see from their graduates, listening to them, and taking their wishes seriously, and we use the information we learn to shape our schools. Our goal is to always align our program with the desires of our community. To this end, in your unique contributions to the community, you will focus on providing services in communication skills to eligible students with communication disorders. Support the mission of school district by serving as a positive role model for students.

You Live by our RIGHT Values 

• Respect: We value each others’ diverse perspectives and experiences, communicate clearly and consistently, hold high expectations with empathy, and take time to really get to know others.
• Ingenuity: We challenge ourselves to find new solutions to the most difficult problems. We always welcome the opportunity to think creatively.
• Growth: We will undoubtedly face adversity. We commit to give and receive feedback and to be relentlessly reflective even in the most challenging problems.
• Honesty: We assume the best of others, provide authentic feedback & praise, reflect on our own strengths and areas for development, and act with courage to always do what is right over what is easy..
• Teamwork: You genuinely believe that ALL students can achieve excellence and that requires that you see the best in every person you interact with (students and team members alike) every day. We know that we are strongest and most successful when we work together.

Your Responsibilities 

• Provide speech/language therapy that reflects the individual education plan (IEP) for students.
• Maintain written records of the performance of students over time to document progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives.
•  Use technology, including augmentative devices, to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Report to the supervising SLP about the progress of students toward mastery of their IEPs.
• Create opportunities for students to practice targeted speech/language skills in the therapy sessions and in other environments, such as the campus and home.
• Create a supportive therapy environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• Work cooperatively with the supervising SLP in accordance with the requirements of licensure.
• Participate in staff development activities that improve job-related skills and professional growth.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.
• Document services according to network procedures and complete SHARS billing

You 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure by the state of Texas as an assistant speech-language pathologist.
• Demonstrated competency in speech-language therapy.
• Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check

Compensation and Benefits

• Provides Paid Leave Days: 10 Days for 10-month team members, 12 Days for 11-month employees, and 14 days 5 additional summer days for 12-month employees
• Closure Dates (27 days in addition to summer break for 10 and 11-month team members and 34 days for 12-month team members)
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options and telehealth services
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Employee assistance programs that provide access to mental and emotional well-being support
• Employee resource groups (affinity groups) are a part of our culture
• Provides curriculum and lesson planning support as well as clear roles/responsibilities in terms of instructional expectations and schedule.
• Provides consistent Coaching and Feedback through our True North Development Cycle and Polaris Instructional Coaching Cycle

Compass Rose Public Schools offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes both district-paid and voluntary products. We provide you with a variety of benefits and resources to help you reach your healthcare and retirement needs. Details of all available benefits can be found on our Employee Benefits Center website, 

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265

Salary : $51,000 - $74,000