What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant position at Smithville Independent School District?
Primary Purpose:
Plan and provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, or language disorders. Provide therapeutic intervention to eliminate or reduce problems or impairments that interfere with their students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program under the direction of the licensed supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in either speech-language pathology, audiology or both from an accredited college or university
Valid license as a speech-language pathologist assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation (TDLR)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions
Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Previous experience as an SLPA
SISD Administrative Pay Grade 1; 192 days