Speech Language Pathologist Assistant-Special Ed

New Braunfels Chamber; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Braunfels Chamber seeks a qualified speech-language pathologist to provide services to students with speech, voice, fluency or language disorders within a school setting. The role includes delivering individual and group therapy aligned with IEP goals under supervision and coordinating with the supervising SLP.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or related field and a Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant; bilingual Spanish is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or related field.
• Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• Minimum one year of school-based speech language pathology experience
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Implement programs under the direction of supervising SLP necessary to address assistive technology needs of students.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level and interests of students.
• Establish control and administer discipline according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Skills

Habilitation/rehabilitation knowledge

Student behavior management

Organizational & interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or related field

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Provide speech-language pathology services to students with speech, voice, fluency 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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or related field from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas license as a speech-language therapy assistant granted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of habilitation, and rehabilitation of speech-language disorders and conditions

Ability to instruct and manage student behavior

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Minimum one year of school-based speech language pathology experience

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Therapy

1. Provide appropriate individual and group therapy to students consistent with speech and language goals contained in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. Implement programs under the direction of supervising SLP necessary to address assistive technology needs 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.

Administration

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents.
2. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.
3. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
4. Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
5. Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Posture:

Motion:

Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Moderate lifting. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Transferring of equipment to various campuses.

Environment:

May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.