Speech Pathologist Assistant

Young World Physical Education; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,204 - 70,045; Full time

Job summary

McAllen Independent School District is seeking a Speech Pathologist Assistant to provide therapy services to students with communication disorders. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorder and Texas licensure, with bilingual communication preferred.

The aide will support IEP goals and collaborate with SLPs across district schools. This full-time position involves travel district-wide, standard office hours, and compliance with education standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorder required.
• Texas State License in Speech Language Pathology Assistant required.
• Bilingual communication (English/Spanish) preferred; sign language may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed about legislation and developments in special education by participating in professional organizations.
• Provide quality therapy services as per the IEP, direct and/or consult, and track progress with therapy notes.
• Plan and maintain daily service schedules and manage time efficiently.
• Maintain individual student records according to guidelines.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and administrators.
• Utilize and maintain assistive technology devices.
• Assist in trainings for parents, teachers, and staff.
• Plan instructional modifications to support IEP goals and student success.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English/Spanish communication

Interpersonal skills

Sign language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication Disorder

Tools

Computer-based programs

Voice output devices

Job description

Speech Pathologist Assistant

McAllen Independent School District 999 - District Wide - McAllen, Texas

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Daily Rate Pay Range: Minimum: $272.11, Maximum: $379.65

Job Description

To conduct appropriate therapy services to students with communication disorders, and to promote a positive working relationship among and between staff by establishing a climate conducive to open communication and productivity, so our students practice communication skills confidently and efficiently across the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed about current legislation, educational developments, literature and research in special education by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; disseminate professional information and materials to the schools.
• Provide quality and structured therapy services as recommended by the student’s Individual Education Plan both direct and/or consult, and support IEP progress by maintaining therapy notes and collaborating with SLP on student progress.
• Develop and maintain a daily schedule of services, and organize time efficiently.
• Maintain individual student records as required by local, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain a professional relationship with administrators, staff, and support personnel.
• Utilize and maintain assistive technology devices.
• Assist in trainings for parents, teachers, and staff.
• Plan curricular/instructional modifications to ensure student classroom success, and implement individual educational plans per recommendations from SLP.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorder, required.
• Certification: Texas State License in Speech Language Pathology Assistant, required.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Communicate effectively (English/Spanish, verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; able to communicate in sign language, preferred.
• Experience: Externship in the clinical/educational setting in the areas of communication disorders, preferred.

Equipment Used

Computer, voice output devices, computer-based programs.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; meet deadlines.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel and occasional state travel.

Contact Information

• Maribelle Elizondo, Executive Director
• Dept of Special Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]